Tony Patten
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“Problems have always existed, but conflicts and geopolitical change have certainly heightened them.”
Tony Patten · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Patten says conflicts and geopolitical shifts have heightened long-standing problems for seafarers.
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Al Jazeera
“This is a unique case,”
Tony Patten · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Patten comments on the unprecedented arrest of Indian sailor Ajay Pant for allegedly flouting UK sanctions against Russia.
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Al Jazeera
“Our stance is that seafarers being penalised automatically when something like this happens isn’t fair. We would always uphold the right of the seafarer,”
Tony Patten · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Patten expresses the ITF's position that seafarers should not be automatically penalised in such situations.
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Al Jazeera
“It has been a horrible year for people at sea,”
Tony Patten · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Patten comments on the dangers faced by seafarers amid conflicts and geopolitical change.
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Al Jazeera