Illicit Media Policy
Document ID: APM002
01 Dec 2024
Pornography is often referred to in terms of images, but this can apply to a wide range of media, magazines, DVD’s, computer files etc. The general rule includes anything likely to corrupt or deprave, which would include child abuse, child pornography, animals being used in a sexual manner as well as anything featuring the infliction of injuries/death and could include images of extreme sexual activity such as bestiality, necrophilia, rape or torture could be considered illegal within many jurisdictions. Definition of pornographic material and what is classified as illegal will vary from one jurisdiction to another.
Immigration and customs officials in many countries have the right to inspect vessels for illegally published material, both in printed and electronic formats. This inspection can include ships entertainment equipment, personal computers and printed material such as magazines, and books.
Authorities tend to be more concerned about material in electronic format which implies a wider public sharing than material in magazine, books in hard copy.
Such inspections have recently resulted in:
- Arrest, prosecution and conviction of crew members for possession of obscene and illegal pornographic materials.
- Fines and penalties including court costs and confiscation of the material and of the electronic devices.
- Loss of 'crew' status leading to arrest and deportation of the
- Owners being liable for fines and deportation expenses incurred by the authorities including costs of escort during return travel.
- Loss of time for the vessel till relieving crew is engaged on All crew are warned that:
- The use of pornographic materials (in any form) on ship’s computers, personal laptops and mobile phones is prohibited. Discovery of such materials will result in disciplinary action leading to dismissal and crew members will be personally liable for any penalties imposed by the authorities and the costs of their repatriation if applicable.
- Although some countries may not view such material as illegal, other countries do and will prosecute anyone in possession of such
- Keeping such material on board may be considered illegal importation in many countries and will result in legal action.
- The Company or the P&I club will not render any assistance whatsoever to the crew members prosecuted and or convicted by the authorities for such illegal
- Videos, magazines with nudity must be locked away in bonded stores and sealed prior arrival port, where it is considered illegal and should not be held in personal custody.
Any form of nudity is considered offensive in most Islamic countries.
NAME :Capt Shravan Kumar
Designation :CEO