The number of stowaways arriving at Brazilian ports has reduced drastically in recent years, possibly due to a combination of enhanced ship security and pre-departure searches with changes in commercial shipping patterns. Despite the drop in the number of cases, the potential threats stowaways pose remain the same. At the same time, the costs associated with their identification and repatriation have increased substantially, as many people are now stowing away for a living. Shipowners and ship operators should continue investing … Continue lendo Stowaways in Brazil