A Study Of Maritime Refugees And Illegal Immigrants via Sea. : Comparison of Migration Situation in Europe.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is threefold: To consider and highlight the problem caused by maritime refugees and illegal immigration by sea by examining the current situation of maritime immigration and the effects it has on seafarers; To gain a better understanding of how the situation is affecting the global population; and to consider the discrepancies in existing legislation and establish the necessary steps that could be taken to reduce the effects of maritime refugees as well as a possible solution to minimize the risks faced by seafarers while working at sea.. Given that this problem could potentially end the career of many individuals pertaining to the maritime sector, it is important to review this matter. The principal source of the problem caused by maritime refugees is conflicting laws and legislation regarding maritime refugees and the variations in immigration policies between different costal and non-coastal states. A great deal of work has been done with the aid of maritime risk management to establish possible solutions to reduce the effects of the problem created by maritime refugees and uncontrolled immigration by sea. This study will conclude that the current situation can be controlled or made systematic if all maritime transport and immigration bodies work together with a common motive to build and establish a reasonable and unbiased solution.