Regional Guide to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia
“Prisoners at sea’: stuck on board cargo ships, crews find their mental well-being under threat
Source-South China Morning post. They man the merchant ships that keep global trade flowing, but coronavirus restrictions mean thousands of seafarers are unable to return home. After months at sea, … [Read more...] about “Prisoners at sea’: stuck on board cargo ships, crews find their mental well-being under threat
Safety Digest – SAFE VESSEL ACCESS
Case 1 - While anchored at a transshipment point, an iron ore carrier had rigged a combination ladder for vessel access. A person commenced climbing the pilot ladder while the crew … [Read more...] about Safety Digest – SAFE VESSEL ACCESS
Drug Bust: Half a ton of cocaine found in cargo hold of bulk carrier in Hamburg
German police boarded and searched Montenegro bulk carrier BUDVA in the morning May 2, when the ship arrived at Hamburg. Half a ton of cocaine was found hidden in what was described as “cargo area” – … [Read more...] about Drug Bust: Half a ton of cocaine found in cargo hold of bulk carrier in Hamburg
