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Captain John Merrone was charged by the U.S. Coast Guard with drugging two USMMA students aboard his ship and raping one of the young women while sailing upon the high seas. In October 2022 Merrone voluntarily surrendered his Captain's license to the U.S. Coast Guard and is banned for life from the maritime industry.
On September 28, 2021 Midshipman-X courageously published her horrific account of the sexual abuse she endured while serving as a cadet aboard a Maersk ship during the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Sea Year program.
Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine
A curated directory of maritime lawyers representing injured seafarers, offshore workers, and survivors of maritime abuse, sexual harassment and misconduct worldwide.
Maritime Sexual Harassment
All inquiries for Hope should be directed to her attorney Ryan Melogy (Ryan@Justice4Mariners.com)
On September 28, 2021 Midshipman-X courageously published her horrific account of the sexual abuse she endured while serving as a cadet aboard a Maersk ship during the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Sea Year program.
Ryan Melogy, Maritime Injury & Abuse Attorney
US Coast Guard vs. Captain Mark Stinziano