Urgent Call for Change in Shipping Industry to Combat Wrongful Criminalization of Seafarers

The unjust 30-year sentences for Phoenician M crewmembers have ignited outrage, with experts like Steven Jones demanding urgent reforms in the shipping industry. He highlights wrongful convictions, like those of Captain Bekavac and Chief Officer Albokhari, urging the establishment of a centralized advocacy body to combat the criminalization of seafarers effectively.

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International Tribunal Rules Countries Must Prevent Marine Pollution Linked to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

An international tribunal, backed by the UN, ruled that countries must take necessary actions to prevent marine pollution from greenhouse gas emissions. The case was brought by Small Island States on Climate Change, emphasizing the impact of climate change on rising ocean levels and temperatures. This landmark decision is seen as a step towards holding governments accountable for environmental damage.

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