My Harassment-Free Ship campaign is the theme of today’s United Nations-backed International Day of the Seafarer, with a call to eliminate bullying and harassment in the maritime industry.
To this end, UN body the International Maritime Organization has today launched an interactive world map, which highlights reporting channels, national policies, and support systems by flag state. This tool is designed to empower seafarers to access help, wherever they are in the world, and to promote transparency in the maritime response to harassment.
Starting January 1 next year, mandatory training on the prevention of harassment, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, will be required under the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code.
“IMO is taking action, and we invite all stakeholders to join us in this movement. No one should feel alone in their struggle,” commented Arsenio Dominguez, IMO’s secretary-general.
To access the map, click here.
