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Crew ‘sitting ducks’ on unlit vessel off Dakar
Gary Howard | Aug 12, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/management-crewing/crew-sitting-ducks-...

Seafarers stuck aboard a cargo ship at the Port of Dakar’s anchorage without sidelights or electricity are in grave danger.

Meetings Of The Tripartite Maritime Table Restart With The Participation Of The Government, Seafarers And Shipowners
13/08/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/meetings-of-the-tripartite-maritime...

Wifi connectivity for seafarers remains ‘hit-and-miss’ despite legal obligation, warns Idwal
Adam Corbett 12 August 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/wifi-connectivity-for-sea...

Worrying findings from ship-inspection company come despite increased concerns over seafarer welfare following the pandemic

Korean tanker and Chinese bulk carrier collided at Busan Anchorage
Aug 11, 2022 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2022/39125/korean-tanker-and-cine...

South Korean shipbuilders account for 55% of global ship orders in July
11/August/2022 https://timesofoman.com/article/120022-south-korean-shipbuilders-account...

Seoul: South Korean shipbuilders won 55 per cent of global ship orders in July, maintaining their solid top position.

An unknown Chinese merchant spends $376 million on 13 cargo ships for risky Russian oil transfers on the high seas, report says
Phil Rosen 11 August 2022 https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/russian-oil-ship-to...

An anonymous Chinese merchant has spent $376 million on 13 tankers to execute ship-to-ship transfers of Russian crude in the mid-Atlantic, data from maritime intelligence site Lloyd's List shows.

Case Study in Seafarer Aid: Support for a Family Fighting Cancer
Aug 9, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/case-study-in-seafarer-aid-sup...

Seafarers' charity ISWAN shares a story of how financial assistance can make all the difference for seafarers

Vessel Operator And Chief Engineer Convicted For Oily Bilge Water Discharge Offense
MI News Network August 10, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/vessel-operator-and-chief-en...

Lack of Crew Forces Delay in Return to Service for Diamond Princess
Aug 9, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/lack-of-crew-forces-delay-in-retu...

Liner shipping on course to smash last year’s record profits
Sam Chambers August 10, 2022 https://splash247.com/liner-shipping-on-course-to-smash-last-years-recor...