Law

Too much or too little? US rules ignite spat over the reporting of ‘harassment’ at sea

American Waterways Operators want the obligation to report harassment removed, while seafarers’ lawyers call for strengthening the law

(From left) Representative Gregory Meeks, speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and representative Jackie Speier attend a news conference to pass the National Defense Authorization Act in December 2022. The Safer Seas Act was included within it.
(From left) Representative Gregory Meeks, speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and representative Jackie Speier attend a news conference to pass the National Defense Authorization Act in December 2022. The Safer Seas Act was included within it.Photo: Scanpix
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Published 13 November 2023, 14:51Updated 13 November 2023, 15:00
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