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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 Moreā€¦