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International Bodies Address Rising Criminalization of Seafarers and Safety Concerns
London, July 2025 — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), alongside industry stakeholders, recently convened in London to address pressing challenges facing seafarers, including growing incidents of criminalization and ongoing safety risks. Criminalization of Seafarers: A Call for Fair Treatment A key focus was the conference “Protecting Seafarers Against Criminalization: What
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Rise in Crew Abandonment Cases
The global shipping industry continues to grapple with the escalating crisis of crew abandonment, with 54 ships and their crews deserted so far in 2025 thereby putting this year on track to become the second-worst on record. Data from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that abandonment cases have soared in recent years, worsened by