
Kurt Ellison βοΈπ΄ββ οΈ
@kurtrellison
Former Merchant Mariner. Now Grad Student in Marine & Environ. Affairs @ UW. Prof. Interests: Maritime Labor, Blue Economy, Policy Also: History, RPGs, Politics
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"βThereβs no government agency in the world thatβs looking after [the workers],β said Jared Faker, president ILWU Local 23. βSo really just other workers have to look out for them.β seattletimes.com/business/interβ¦

The best way for travelers to handle strikes is to view them as a cultural experience. In Marseille, I was surrounded by thousands marching in the streets. I enjoyed photographing striking parents with kids on their shouldersβand learned firsthand what labor action is all about.


New blog post! Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy (Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy) speaks on ensuring safety at sea and the importance of amplifying the voices of small-scale fishers in Madagascar. #BEOLOBE Check it out here: oceannexus.uw.edu/2023/03/16/vatβ¦


The Washington State Senate passed a bipartisan resolution, led by Sen. Karen Keiser and Sen. Mark Schoesler, to recognize the vital contributions the men and women of American Maritime bring to the Evergreen State. #waleg πΊπΈβοΈ americanmaritimevoices.org/jones-act-critβ¦




#Shipping could half greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 energywatch.com/EnergyNews/Cle⦠EnergyWatch.eu


John Maggs Clean Shipping Coalition : βThe level of ambition agreed is far short of what is needed to be sure of keeping global heating below 1.5C, & the language seemingly contrived to be vague and non-committal.β tradewindsnews.com/regulation/imoβ¦ @EricMartinTW TradeWinds Seas At Risk #mepc80