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Why the West may sanction Russian Shipping Companies before it sanctions Oil & Gas
25/02/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/why-the-west-may-sanction-russian-s...

The outbreak of war in Eastern Ukraine has raised fears about the impact of further sanctions on global energy markets, coupled with the UK Prime Minister’s announcement today of “a massive package of economic sanctions” to come.

Shipping scrambles to react to ‘nightmare scenario’
24 Feb 2022 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1139969/Shipping-s...

Odessa subject to ‘indiscriminate’ shelling and unconfirmed reports say Russian troops are in the city. Crew have been diverted to Istanbul and Poland

Surging Omicron cases on board container ships threaten to hamper recovery of the supply chain
Abby Wallace 24 Feb 2022 https://www.businessinsider.com/surging-omicron-cases-among-seafarers-co...

Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Q4 2021 reflects a depressed, stressed and frustrated workforce
23/02/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarer-happiness-index-shi-q4-202...

Shipping braces for impact as Russia-Ukraine crisis intensifies
24/02/2022 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shipping-braces-for-impact-as-ukraine-...

Major geopolitical events with tragic human costs have major effects on shipping rates — sometimes negative but very often positive.

‘Collusion’ drumbeat leads to multilateral probe of shipping lines
February 23, 2022 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/collusion-drumbeat-leads-to-multilater...

Antitrust regulators in 5 nations respond to freight complaints of exploitative behavior during supply chain crisisEric Kulisch, Air Cargo

Tugade: PH-UK railway, maritime in development partnerships
February 24, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/02/24/public-square/tugade-ph-uk-railwa...

Omicron Ripping Through Cargo Ships May Exacerbate Shipping Woes
Mike Schuler February 23, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/omicron-ripping-through-cargo-ships-may-exacerbate-...
By K. Oanh Ha and Ann Koh (Bloomberg) —

Omicron is ripping through cargo ships, raising concerns that a surge in cases, coupled with China’s tightened quarantine requirements for vessels, could delay supply chain stabilization for the shipping industry.

Marina opens reviewer portal
Genivi Verdejo February 23, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/02/23/business/maritime/marina-opens-re...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) encouraged more seafarers to access its competency reviewer portal (CRP), which enables them to prepare for their upcoming examination, whenever and wherever they want.

MAAP head named IMO ambassador
Yashika F. Torib February 23, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/02/23/business/maritime/maap-head-named...

EDUARDO Ma. R. Santos, president of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP), has been appointed as the Maritime Goodwill Ambassador of the Philippines in the International Maritime Organization (IMO).