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The risk of stowaways is constantly present in many ports, requiring consistent vigilance by ships’ crews. Recently, the club has seen a spike of stowaway cases, particularly from Northern Spanish ports, which members should be especially alert to.
By way of a reminder, we highlight below best practice for prevention of stowaways:
Stowaway checks must be exhaustive. The crew can use the following points to ensure a thorough check:
The club has also recently published guidance on stowaways, including cover issues, which can be found on the right.