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EVERY year, seafarers are detained for extended periods on suspicion of offences that later show scant evidence of their involvement.

Whether it’s pollution events or, as is increasingly common, suspected drug smuggling, crew are often the only potential perpetrators investigators can lay blame.

So how can the industry respond and put a stop to this prevalent issue? And on occasions when seafarers do land themselves on the wrong side of the law, how can flag states intercede on their behalf?

Joining Joshua on the podcast this week are:

• Ben Bailey, director of programme, Mission to Seafarers 

• Kiran Khosla, principal legal director, International Chamber of Shipping 

• Eleni Antoniadou, lawyer, Gard

• Leo Bolivar, country manager, Marshall Islands Registry