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Covid lockdowns return to key Chinese port cities
Sam Chambers August 30, 2022 https://splash247.com/covid-lockdowns-return-to-key-chinese-port-cities/

Covid lockdowns are ticking up in China again with neighbourhoods in key port cities such as Shenzhen and Dalian forced back home this week, and mass testing underway at other important maritime gateways including Tianjin.

Panama signs MoU with MSC Shipmanagement promoting opportunities for its seafarers
Michele Labrut | Sep 01, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/panama-signs-mou-msc-s...

The Panama Ship Registry and MSC Shipmanagement have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote job opportunities for Panamanian seafarers.

Shipping headed towards record number of seafarer abandonments in 2022
Marcus Hand | Aug 31, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/shipping-headed-toward...

A record that no-one wanted to see broken is set for a new high this year – the number of seafarer abandonment cases.

Future leaders urge real change to seafarer working conditions
Richard Clayton 30 Aug 2022

Gen Z and Millennials will make up 70% of the seafarer workforce by 2030. According to a series of insight essays, young seafarers are frustrated and raw. Baby boomers must listen and respond

Removal of barriers impeding women’s development in maritime sector is very crucial
31 August 2022 https://risingsunoverport.co.za/121330/removal-of-barriers-impeding-wome...

According to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), women account for just 20 percent of the workforce in the maritime authorities of member states, and 29 percent across subsectors in the industry.

Inmarsat Study Reveals Surge In Maritime Data Usage As Shipping Industry Seeks Increased Connectivity
MI News Network August 31, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/inmarsat-study-reveals-surge...

Generations Y and Z urge the maritime industry to make human sustainability a strategic priority
29/08/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/generations-y-and-z-urge-the-mariti...

OSM, Norwegian Training Center sign agreement to promote seafarers training
The Editorial Team August 30, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/osm-norwegian-training-center-sign-agreement-to-p...

OSM Maritime (OSM) has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Training Center (NTC) Manila on August 17 to provide training not only for Filipino seafarers but also for seafarers all over the world.

Marina hints at 'comeback' of controversial MLC
Yashika F. Torib August 31, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/31/business/maritime/marina-hints-at...

THE Management Level Course (MLC) for Filipino ship officers might be revived by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) under its new administrator, Hernani Fabia.

Lack of employment avenues for seafarers worrying – Association
GNA - August 28, 2022 https://newsghana.com.gh/lack-of-employment-avenues-for-seafarers-worryi...

The Ghana Merchant Navy Officers Association (GMNOA) has expressed worry over the lack of employment opportunities in the maritime industry for the country’s trained seafarers.