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COVID-19: Coping with it at sea
09 Apr, 2020
The virus and the measures needed to combat its spread are amplifying everyday stresses and the role these play in mental health conditions such as depression.
The Rescue of Migrants and Refugees at Sea
02 Jan, 2025
Many migrants and refugees from North Africa have lost their lives while attempting to reach islands off the coast of Italy in small craft which are often overloaded, unseaworthy and in distress. A similar...
Important U.S. Supreme Court decision on safe berth clauses
02 Apr, 2020
Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court reached a landmark decision on safe berth clauses in a case dating back to 2004.
Brazil – Changes to the Immigration Requirements for Seafarers
27 Apr, 2023
The topic of Seafarer Identity Documents (SID) and Seaman's Books has been an ongoing issue for seafarers travelling to Brazil.
USA - Voluntary Vessel Fuel Oil Sampling Programme
22 Feb, 2016
In order to help assess compliance with MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil sulphur content requirements for vessels operating within the North American and US Caribbean Sea Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs),...
Bunker Disputes - The “Cappuccino Effect”
09 Nov, 2022
A recent bunker dispute involving an entered vessel highlighted a well-known ploy whereby a bunker supplier alleged that more fuel oil had been provided to the vessel than had actually been received.
Puerto Rico – Rejection of Electronic Certificates of Registry at Port of Ponce
03 May, 2023
The United States authorities at the Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico, have recently been rejecting electronic Certificates of Registry and demanding that vessels present the original hard copies during customs...