He referred the matter to the Canadian Government. which detained the captain in Halifax. NS. I have contacted the Canadian Ambassador to express my concern that the Filipino seamen be granted refugee status and that the captain and officers of the ship be prosecuted for these unspeakable crimes. I would especially like to express my deep appreciation for Father Albano for the important work that he does and also to the Barbours Cut Seafarers Center and its many civic volunteers from LaPorte. including Lou Lawler. Father Albano. and the volunteers at the Seafarers Center in Barbours Cut have done so much to ensure safe travel on the high seas and to improve working conditions and the quality of life for seafarers.