Issue Summary
In 2007-2008, concern was expressed over the difficulties in landing stowaways because of delays, additional costs and inconvenience to the crew (and stowaway). Noting that the actual numbers of stowaways reported to IMO appeared to be under-estimated, INTERCARGO and our Round Table partners convinced IMO to establish a “Stowaway Focal Point” (SFP) who would try and help the landing of stowaways when existing P&I expertise had been exhausted. The provision of a SFP proved to be a short-term measure and subject to “trial” arrangements but INTERCARGO is happy to assist any member by asking for IMO support in circumstances where the member’s P&I Club is unable to make progress.
