On the 25 June 2020, Human Rights at Sea will be celebrating the Day of the Seafarer, an IMO-led initiative which each year raises awareness on the...
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Human Rights at Sea issues Statement for the Day of the Seafarer -
The welfare of 400,000 stranded sailors must not be forgotten!The merchant navy is key to the world's recovery from this crisis. But hundreds of thousands of sailors remain stranded. It’s time for the UK take...
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WMU WEBINAR COVID-19 AND SHIPPING: Maritime Law and PolicyThe most recent offering in the WMU Alumni Webinar series took place on 29 May with the topic of COVID-19 and Shipping: Maritime Law and Policy...
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China raises export tax rebate on products to boost virus-hit tradeCHINA will increase export tax rebates on almost 1,500 products from March 20, the finance ministry said as the government looks to ease the pressure...
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