Senegalese Authorities Forbid the Landing of Stowaways at Dakar
Local P&I correspondents (Eltvedt & O’Sullivan) have reported that the Director General of the Senegalese Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs has issued a circular dated 2nd July 2014.
This circular covers the authority’s decision to forbid the landing of stowaways at the port of Dakar, unless it is proven that the stowaways boarded the vessel at a Senegalese port.
The Senegalese Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs also reserve the right to sanction any vessel that fails to adhere to this circular and the rules that are currently in force.
In light of the above, P&I correspondents suggest that all crew members maintain highest level of security throughout their stay in the region. Additionally, they recommend conducting a thorough stowaway search prior to the vessel’s departure from ports within this region.
The Club’s Loss Prevention Briefing on the topic of stowaways can be read here.