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Braving the sea in pandemic times
Izah Azahari December 23, 2021 https://borneobulletin.com.bn/braving-the-sea-in-pandemic-times/

Three employees at Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd share their experiences amid travel restrictions and heightened measures.

The COVID-19 pandemic has heavily affected the world in the past two years, be it on an individual, business or country level. The health crisis has led to the adaptation of the new normal to keep the coronavirus at bay.

INTERPOL, MMEA on hunt for ex-crew of “Ocean Pride” over oil cargo theft
23 Dec 2021 https://www.manifoldtimes.com/news/interpol-mmea-on-hunt-for-ex-crew-of-...

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Wednesday (22 December) said it is on the hunt for 12 Indonesian suspects, all former crew of the Cook Islands registered oil tanker Ocean Pride (IMO 9055565), to assist in investigations.

Cargo ship captain convicted over Mauritius oil spill
22 Dec 2021 https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2021/1222/1268117-oil-spil-conviction/

The captain and first mate of a bulk carrier that crashed into a coral reef off Mauritius, causing the Indian Ocean archipelago's worst-ever environmental disaster, have been convicted of endangering safe navigation.

ICS, ITF warn Omicron puts supply chain at risk
Yashika F. Torib December 22, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/22/business/maritime/ics-itf-warn-om...

International transport organizations and unions representing road, air, and sea transport warned that world leaders' 'knee-jerk' reactions to the Omicron variant put transport workers and the global supply chain at greater risk of collapse.

AMOSUP announces increase in seafarers' pay
December 22, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/22/business/maritime/amosup-announce...

IN what could be considered a reward for braving the pandemic and, in many instances, for serving onboard their ships beyond their contracts, seafarers in over 9,000 ships worldwide will enjoy a 4.5 percent increase in wages and compensation over two years starting January 1, 2022.

Special permits for ships sought to speed up aid, transport to Odette-wrecked Siargao
Anjo Bagaoisan, Dec 21 2021 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/21/21/special-permits-for-ships-sought-...

SURIGAO CITY—Surigao del Norte’s provincial disaster risk reduction and management office (PDRRMO) has asked the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to allow more sea vessels to help bring aid and transport people to Siargao Island.

Marina to shipowners: Prioritize relief operations
Yashika F. Torib December 22, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/22/business/maritime/marina-to-shipo...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has called on shipowners to prioritize the transport of relief and rehabilitation goods in areas hit by Typhoon Odette.

Cebu port resumes operations
Mitchelle Palaubsanon December 22, 2021 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2021/12/22/2149362/cebu-port-resumes-ope...

CEBU, Philippines — The Cebu Baseport in Cebu City, which was damaged due to Typhoon Odette, has resumed operations.

Cebu Port Authority general manager Leonilo Miole said cargo operations at the Cebu International Port also resumed on Saturday.

China’s shipping insiders brace for another full year of rising freight rates having a ‘profound impact on trade
Luna Sun 19 Dec, 2021 https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3160158/chinas-shippi...

The IMO Assembly adopted a resolution on comprehensive action to address seafarers' challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic
2021 December 20 https://en.portnews.ru/news/322959/