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Survey: Rising Sense of Dissatisfaction May Lead to Seafarer Attrition
Mar 28, 2022 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/survey-rising-sense-of-dissat...

Ship Photographer Who Reported Safety Violations Isn’t ‘Seaman’
Bernie Pazanowski March 26, 2022

A Carnival Cruise Line photographer who was allegedly fired for complaining about safety violations on his ship wasn’t a seaman protected by federal law, the Eleventh Circuit said Friday.

Davendar Gummala worked for Carnival from 2011 to 2014. Carnival was incorporated under the laws of Panama but had offices in Florida.

Shanghai goes into lockdown
Sam Chambers March 28, 2022 https://splash247.com/shanghai-goes-into-lockdown/

On Sunday China announced Shanghai would enter a staggered lockdown, starting today, marking the biggest city-wide lockdown in the People’s Republic since the Covid outbreak began more than two years ago.

Ship engine makers cut ties with Russia as maritime trade pressure grows
28/03/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ship-engine-makers-cut-ties-with-ru...

Finland’s Wartsila, a leading ship engine maker, has suspended business with Russia including equipment training while German counterpart MAN Energy Solutions is reviewing contracts, adding further trade pressure on Moscow.

Another Thai tanker explodes in Bangkok
Sam Chambers March 28, 2022 https://splash247.com/another-thai-tanker-explodes-in-bangkok/

No disrespect’: Robredo has ‘clear plans’ for PH seafarers to become ‘global maritime force,’ says Trillanes
Zacarian Sarao - March 27, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1574337/no-disrespect-robredo-has-clear-pl...

Maritime stakeholders at SBMA discuss seafarers’ issues in 2-day forum
Mar 26, 2022 https://centralluzon.politics.com.ph/maritime-stakeholders-at-sbma-discu...

A two-day forum was organized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, in partnership with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), to discuss various programs intended to develop the maritime industry in the country.

Robredo: Invest in seafarers’ training, education
Janvic Mateo - March 27, 2022 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/03/27/2170156/robredo-invest-sea...

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V.Group and unions evacuating Ukrainian seafarers and families
Marcus Hand | Mar 25, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/management-crewing/vgroup-and-unions-e...

Ship manager V.Group is providing support for a union initiative to evacuate Ukrainian seafarers and their families from Odessa as war rages in the country.

No sign shipping is willing to take up Russia’s safe corridor offering
Sam Chambers March 25, 2022 https://splash247.com/no-sign-shipping-is-willing-to-take-up-russias-saf...