Danish consultancy on consequences for the shipping industry if China goes into lockdown

Danish consultancy on consequences for the shipping industry if China goes into lockdown
Mette Larsen August 5, 2021 - https://scandasia.com/danish-consultancy-on-consequences-for-the-shippin...

Turkish woman stands up to redefine sexist adjective in maritime industry

Turkish woman stands up to redefine sexist adjective in maritime industry
July 19 2021 https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-woman-stands-up-to-redefine-se...

A defence of the International Maritime Organization

A defence of the International Maritime Organization
August 3, 2021 https://splash247.com/a-defence-of-the-international-maritime-organization/

Greg Atkinson reckons much of the criticism aimed at the IMO is misguided.

Can a lack of cyber security send cargo ships off course?

Can a lack of cyber security send cargo ships off course?
03/08/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/can-a-lack-of-cyber-security-send-c...

US blocks seafood from Fiji ship accused of enslaving crew

US blocks seafood from Fiji ship accused of enslaving crew
4 Aug 2021 https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/economy/2021/8/4/us-blocks-seafood-from-fi...

US customs and border officials determined there was credible evidence that the fishing vessel operated by a Chinese national was subjecting crew members to conditions defined as forced labour by international standards.

Crew of tanker off UAE coast said to thwart Iran hijacking by sabotaging engines

Crew of tanker off UAE coast said to thwart Iran hijacking by sabotaging engines
TOI staff and AP 5 Aug 2021 https://www.timesofisrael.com/crew-of-tanker-off-uae-coast-said-to-thwar...

Professional Regulation Commission passers asked to apply for certificate of competency (COC)

PRC passers asked to apply for COC
Genivi Verdejo Aug 04, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/08/04/business/maritime/prc-passers-ask...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has announced that all officer-seafarers assessed by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) can apply for a certificate of competency (COC) with the Standard for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Office.

Seafarers waiting for Godot

Seafarers waiting for Godot
August 4, 2021 https://splash247.com/seafarers-waiting-for-godot/

Steven Jones, the compiler of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on the realities of staying at sea for so long.

IMO Warns of Rising Number of Seafarer Abandonment Cases

IMO Warns of Rising Number of Seafarer Abandonment Cases
Aug 3, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/imo-warns-of-rising-number-of...

Ship Officer Shortage on the Horizon - Report

Ship Officer Shortage on the Horizon - Report
August 3, 2021 https://www.marinelink.com/news/ship-officer-shortage-horizon-report-489629

The maritime industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers by 2026, a new report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns.

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