ITF seafarers’ section chair David Heindel today described the 36 year sentence handed down to Captain Lee Joon-Seok as “Excessive and unjust”. 12/11/2014 – “The ITF believes that the judgment is…
A South Korean court has sentenced Lee Joon-seok, former captain of the passenger ferry Sewol, to 36 years in prison for gross negligence in the deaths of more than 300…
Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI), the international centre dedicated to advancing the rights of seafarers, has given an initial response to today’s judgement handed down in relation to the sinking…
U.S. Coast Guard to assist Jamaica with Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) planing and capacity building Jamaica’s readiness for Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) in its maritime space will be boosted July 22-24,…
The chairman and CEO of the Korean Register of Shipping has resigned over the Sewol ferry disaster, joining a list of officials who have quit over the tragedy. Chon Young…