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Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security off the Coast of West Africa including the Gulf of Guinea

New publication offers updated maritime security guidance for mariners operating off West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea

The maritime security situation off the West Coast of Africa is complex and dynamic. BMP West Africa has been produced to help ships and seafarers avoid becoming the victims of maritime security incidents in these waters.

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Why I stayed in seafaring

24 December 2024

1 min read

By: Elijah Jose C. Barrios

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Why the SIM Project steering group believes social interaction matters

18 December 2024

2 min read

We spoke to three members of the steering group for our Social Interaction Matters (SIM) Project to hear their thoughts on the latest exciting research taking place on board working vessels.

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Spending the holidays at sea

16 December 2024

3 min read

Many seafarers will spend the holidays away from home this year – SeafarerHelp and YachtCrewHelp are available around the clock for seafarers and their families who need someone to talk to.

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