Deirdre Fitzpatrick Archives - Seafarers Rights International https://seafarersrights.org/tag/deirdre-fitzpatrick/ international centre for advancing the legal protection of seafarers Wed, 15 May 2024 13:04:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 SRI launch new film to raise awareness of abandonment of seafarers https://seafarersrights.org/sri-launch-new-film-to-raise-awareness-of-abandonment-of-seafarers/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:46:05 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14104 In the run up to the International Day of the Seafarer on June 25, 2016, SRI has released a short hard-hitting film designed to raise awareness of the ever present risk of seafarers facing abandonment. Drawing on situations where seafarers were abandoned, the film highlights the inhumane conditions that abandoned seafarers face, and warns seafarers […]

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]]> SRI LAUNCHES GLOBAL STUDY INTO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION https://seafarersrights.org/sri-launches-global-study-into-the-effectiveness-of-the-implementation-and-enforcement-of-the-maritime-labour-convention/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:04:54 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14093 As the third anniversary of the entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) approaches, Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) is embarking on a comprehensive study on the effectiveness of the Convention. The study has been commissioned by the International Transport Workers’ Federation. It will be an in-depth and...

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]]> SRI and ITF back new book on plight of fishers https://seafarersrights.org/sri-and-itf-back-new-book-on-plight-of-fishers/ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:32:41 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=11827 Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) are backing a new book on the plight of fishers that is due for publication on Thursday 30 July.

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]]> Joint press release: ITF and SRI chart a course on maritime human rights https://seafarersrights.org/joint-press-release-itf-and-sri-chart-a-course-on-maritime-human-rights/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:30:53 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=10346 The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) report progress being made on the urgent issue of the criminalisation of seafarers. This follows the positive reception from the IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) Legal Committee to a paper co-sponsored by the ITF, the International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations (IFSMA), the Comité Maritime International […]

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]]> New app from SRI provides a lifeline for Seafarers https://seafarersrights.org/new-app-from-seafarers-rights-international-provides/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:59:13 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=6070 Seafarers facing legal problems can now obtain immediate information concerning their rights, wherever they are in the world, with a new app formally launched today by Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) after three months of user testing. Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of SRI said: “Seafarers need tangible support 24/7. There are many good companies and maritime […]

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]]> SRI Responds to Sewol Judgement https://seafarersrights.org/sri-responds-to-sewol-judgement/ Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:33:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=1567 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 of the South Korean ferry SEWOL in April of this year, with the loss of over 300 lives. In a statement, Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of […]

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]]> New SRI Annual Review! https://seafarersrights.org/new-sri-annual-review/ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:40:24 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=161 New SRI Annual Review! SRI has just published its latest Annual Review, containing research, opinion and thought leadership from industry experts in addition to reviewing the work SRI has carried out during the past year. [dt_button size=”medium” animation=”none” icon=”” icon_align=”left” color=”” link=”http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/sri-annual-review-2013/” target_blank=”false”]READ THE SRI 2013 ANNUAL REVIEW HERE[/dt_button]

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]]> SRI welcomes IMO endorsement of ongoing work on fair treatment of seafarers https://seafarersrights.org/sri-welcomes-imo-endorsement-of-ongoing-work-on-fair-treatment-of-seafarers/ Tue, 06 May 2014 12:42:46 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=163 The Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organisation has endorsed continuing work to promote as widely as possible the application of the 2006 Guidelines on the fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident. The decision, agreed at the 101st session of the IMO Legal Committee meeting on 28 April – 2 […]

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]]> SRI Announces New Legal Charter to Support Seafarers https://seafarersrights.org/sri-announces-new-legal-charter-to-support-seafarers/ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 13:50:22 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=167 In an important contribution to the legal support of seafarers worldwide, SRI (Seafarers’ Rights International) has launched a Charter of Good Practice for the Provision of Legal Services to Seafarers. “For seafarers, seeking the advice of a lawyer can be one of the most stressful events of their career,” says Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of […]

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]]> Lack of Due Process Breeds Fear of Criminalisation Among Seafarers https://seafarersrights.org/lack-of-due-process-breeds-fear-of-criminalisation-among-seafarers/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:57:26 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=170 Seafarers’ suggestions on how to improve their situation when facing criminal charges were presented at the landmark 100th session of the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which met in London on 15 – 19 April, 2013. The suggestions, which emanated from a comprehensive eight language survey conducted by Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) […]

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