No longer anonymous, “Midshipman X” files suit against Maersk Line
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet formerly known only as “Midshipman X” has now revealed her identity. She is Hope Hicks and is one of two USMAA students who are filing related
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ITF: Midshipman X case highlights industry-wide need for action
The disclosures of rape and sexual assault made by the female U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet now known as “Midshipman X” underline the urgent need for action to eliminate violence in the
Former Coast Guard Academy cadets file complaints alleging sexual violence
In ongoing fallout from the 2023 CNN “Operation Fouled Anchor” report on sexual assault and harassment at the United States Coast Guard Academy, 13 former academy cadets have filed separate Federal Tort
Lawsuit alleges MSC civilian mariner was raped by captain
A complaint filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey alleges that an MSC civilian mariner was raped by the captain when working as the 1st assistant
DOT names members of new USMMA Advisory Council
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the appointment of thirteen inaugural members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Council, five of whom are Kings Point graduates, including one member
New MSIB gives maritime a wake up call on harassment policies
The “Midshipman X” case continues to have consequences and a new USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin on “Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels” is getting very serious attention from U.S.-flag operators. Superceding
Hope Hicks and Maersk Line Limited resolve litigation
Hope Hicks, a former midshipman on the Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) ship Alliance Fairfax, and MLL have resolved Ms. Hicks’ litigation against the company filed in New York Supreme Court in June
DOT and New York State move on USMMA Kings Point campus safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation and New York State today announced the implementation of concurrent jurisdiction at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Concurrent jurisdiction on the USMMA campus in Kings Point,
Buono to retire as USMMA superintendent
Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., Vice Adm. Jack Buono announced his retirement yesterday, after a maritime career that has spanned more than 45 years. Buono arrived at
USMMA Sea Year program set to resume
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) are planning to resume the Sea Year program at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. The program was paused