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January 2015

Cruise Ships - Unregulated Trouble on the High Seas?

A journalists opinion of the Cruise Ship industry - If you have any comments please send us an email.
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IMB Concerned Over Decision to Compensate Pirates

This article describes the compensation that should be offered to Pirates after a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights and the concern expressed by the International Maritime Bureau, amongst others. The IFSMA Secretary General adds his comments to these concerns. Read More…

Shore Leave in US Ports

Difficulties with shore leave in USA ports. Part of the problem was security arrangements in ports or the charging of exorbitant escort fees. George Quick provides information on a new Act of Congress that addresses the problem by requiring port facilities to provide a system for seafarers and service providers to access ships in a timely manner at no cost to the individual. Read More…

October 2014

The October 2014 report contains reports on IMO meetings CCC1 and FAL39. Also information on Marine Society discounts, ExCo Meeting, Office Administrator post, MARTHA Project, UN-HCR Initiative on Protection of the Sea, Oceans Beyond Piracy Forum, Cadet Survey and Placement on board ships for Seatime. Finally, revision of the IFSMA Statutes and Byelaws are mentioned. Read More…

August 2014

The August 2014 report by the Secretary General, includes news on IMO meetings NCSR1 and III1, progress with the Office Refurbishment, a reports on the NGO Group, the Martha Project and information on the 41st AGA in Chile. Read More…