AP investigative reporter Helen Wieffering built on her previous reporting experience to tell the story of a seafarer stranded on an abandoned ship, part of a growing global crisis in which shipowners increasingly abandon workers without pay and without the means to leave.
This time, she worked with data journalist Aaron Kessler and found that abandonment continued to hit cargo ship workers hardest, particularly those docked in the Middle East. She persuaded a ship worker to go on the record, and the seafarer shared photos, videos, and testimony of the unsanitary and unsafe conditions aboard the Sister 12. The result was a compelling story with strong visuals.
The work reflects AP journalists’ commitment to rigorous investigation and shining a light on human plight.
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