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Video: Lebanese cargo ship sinks off Alexandria, crew rescued
March 12, 2022 https://www.egyptindependent.com/video-lebanese-cargo-ship-sinks-off-ale...

Russia’s last connection to maritime trade is China’s state-run shipping line
Nicolás Rivero March 12, 2022

Nine of the world’s 10 biggest shipping lines have suspended service to Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Together, they represent two-thirds of global shipping, and their decision to cut ties with Russia will make it harder for the country to bring in its biggest imports, including cars, clothing, liquor, and wine.

Lost liner capacity creating economic harm to smaller developing nations
Sam Chambers March 11, 2022 https://splash247.com/lost-liner-capacity-creating-economic-harm-to-smal...

ICS Calls for Safety Corridor to Evacuate Ships and Crews From Ukraine
Mar 10, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/ics-calls-for-safety-corridor-to-...

Maritime companies that have taken action against Russia
Gary Howard | Mar 10, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/maritime-companies-have-tak...

The Russian invasion of the Ukraine has put pressure on maritime and energy companies suspend business with Russia even if not required to under sanctions.

Seafarer killed and three more injured in Thai tanker blast
Gary Dixon 10 March 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/seafarer-killed-and-three-more-in...

One crew member has died and another three injured in a massive explosion on a Thai tanker near Bangkok.

Ukrainian and Russia seafarer shortage to exacerbate supply chain disruption
Gary Howard | Mar 10, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/management-crewing/ukrainian-and-russi...

Ongoing supply chain disruption is set to be compounded by crew change complications arising from the war in Ukraine, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

Most Senate bets lack maritime knowledge
CIH March 9, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/03/09/business/maritime/most-senate-bet...

Many of the senatorial candidates have outdated information if not vague ideas on the nation's multibillion-dollar seafaring business that produces what the country regarded as modern-day heroes.

The Ukraine Effect – How Will The West Man Their Ships?
Frank Coles/Editorial March 4, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/ukraine-nato-ships-manning-crewing/

With the Jones Act under fresh critisism and large seafarer nations like Indian refusing to condem Russia‘s invasion of Ukrain… Is the new ‘Putin axis’ a threat to global crewing of ships owned or operated by NATO countries? Will the West be able to defend itself if commercial Sealift capabilities are not in the hands of NATO seafarers?

CA turns down seafarer's disability claim over 'mental illness'
Benjamin Pulta March 3, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1168982

MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) has denied an appeal filed by a seafarer in seeking compensation for a mental disorder that he claims to have acquired while working for a shipping company.