Gard's Kunal Pathak hosts a panel discussing seafarer abandonment and slavery at sea.

OnWatch episode 1 -  Spotlight on seafarer abandonment

Following up episode 1's conversation with an abandoned seafarer, Kunal Pathak talks with Gard's Alice Amundsen and the ITF's Mohamed Arrachedi about difficulties in repatriation and tips for avoiding  unscrupulous  companies.

OnWatch episode 2 - Spotlight on seafarer abandonment, Part 2

In the second in our series on the Trans Carrier nurdle spill, we speak with Thomas Sturgeon, of ITOPF. ITOPF is an international marine pollution consultancy and is Gard’s go to expert for advice in the aftermath of casualties involving pollution of all types. Nurdles are the building blocks for plastic products and are about the size and shape of a lentil. Thomas provides insight into the difficulty of the Trans Carrier clean-up due to the small size of nurdles and the wide disbursement.

Episode 6: Learning from the Trans Carrier nurdle spill, Part 2

Gard is a marine insurer helping our Members and clients manage risk and its consequences.  We handle major casualties including collision, pollution, salvage and wreck removal and we learn from these experiences. Together with our Members and clients we work toward sustainable maritime development supporting new ideas and technologies for safer and greener ship operations. 

OnWatch is our opportunity to share the experiences and ideas that inspire us.

Episode 6: Learning from the Trans Carrier nurdle spill, Part 2

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