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Maersk chief calls for deadline to end use of fossil fuel in ships
Nick Savvides 13/09/2021 https://theloadstar.com/maersk-chief-calls-for-deadline-to-end-use-of-fo...

AP Møller-Maersk CEO Soren Skou wants the maritime industry to accelerate its shift to climate-friendly fuels by emulating the EU, which has announced a ban on internal combustion engines (ICEs) in cars by 2035.

Maritime Leaders Convene to Tackle Industry Challenges at LISW
Sep 13, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/uk-convenes-maritime-leaders-...

The global shipping industry will converge this week in London as the maritime industry’s thought-leaders and policy makers lead a host of events exploring a breadth of topics, including the race to cut emissions, the importance of seafarer welfare and shipping's role in the global economy.

Kenya removed from piracy red list
13/09/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/kenya-removed-from-piracy-red-list/

The global shipping industry has removed Kenya maritime waters within the Indian Ocean from the piracy red list, 12 years after it was designated a high-risk area (HRA).

The move will save Kenya and East Africa millions of shillings in insurance and other security expenses, and could open up Kenya’s ports for more business.

US union warns of labour ban on automated vessels
September 13, 2021 https://shipinsight.com/articles/us-union-warns-of-labour-ban-on-automat...

The domino effect of port congestion
September 14, 2021 https://splash247.com/the-domino-effect-of-port-congestion/

David Yeo, CEO of Singapore’s Innovez One, on why addressing the global problem of port congestion requires digital solutions at the micro level.

Dockworkers vow to shun autonomous vessels
Kim Biggar September 14, 2021 https://splash247.com/dockworkers-vow-to-shun-autonomous-vessels/

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) – speaking for dockworkers at ports in the US and eastern Canada – said that its members will not load or unload autonomous container ships.

Suicides Aboard Ships Are Rising At An Unprecedented Rate
John Konrad September 9, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/suicide-seafarers-distress-at-sea/

On the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, suicides aboard ships are rising at an unprecedented rate. Are we doing enough to help mariners in mental distress at sea?

Almirante: Seafarer’s disability benefits
Dominador A. Almirante, 10 September 2021 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1906841/Cebu/Business/Almirante-Seafa...

Not enough has changed with crew rotations
September 10, 2021 https://splash247.com/not-enough-has-changed-with-crew-rotations/

Ian Boyd from GAC Group gives readers an update on where the industry stands today in its fight to carry out crew changes.

COVID-19 impact on global maritime mobility
Leonardo M. Millefiori, Paolo Braca, Dimitris Zissis, Giannis Spiliopoulos, Stefano Marano, Peter K. Willett & Sandro Carniel
Scientific Reports volume 11, Article number: 18039 (2021) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-97461-7

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