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Crew Change Crisis Showing Signs of Improvement, But Variant Risks Uncertain, Neptune Indicator Shows
Mike Schuler December 1, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/crew-change-crisis-showing-signs-of-improvement-but...

17 crew on cargo ship rescued, one missing
2 Dec 2021 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211202_12/

Seventeen of the 18 Vietnamese crew of a cargo ship that lost contact with authorities in the Sea of Japan have been rescued by South Korean maritime officials. One crew member reportedly fell overboard and is missing.

NBAS event: The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26
Gregers Møller November 30, 2021 - https://scandasia.com/nbas-event-the-road-forward-for-the-maritime-indus...

The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar entitled ‘The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26’ on 13 December.

More about the event, NBAS writes:

Digital connectivity is evolving as maritime operators demand more from satcom systems
01/12/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/digital-connectivity-is-evolving-as...

The business of digital communication is changing and digital service providers need to keep pace in order to stay relevant and meet customer needs.

Infinity: The future of maritime finance?
02/12/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/infinity-the-future-of-maritime-fin...

Bangor University contracted vessel in overseas worker pay dispute
29th November 2021 https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/19749273.bangor-university-co...

A RESEARCH vessel contracted by Bangor University has been found to have breached immigration and labour laws by illegally employing seafarers at Menai Bridge.

Fresh concerns over piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Maddy White / 30-11-21 / https://www.gtreview.com/news/africa/fresh-concerns-over-piracy-in-gulf-...

Last week, the Danish military killed four pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, a global hotspot for piracy. The incident raises fresh concerns about the safety of seafarers and vessels operating in West African waters.

NMP backs Marina's proposed 4-1 MarEd scheme
Yashika F. Torib December 1, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/01/business/maritime/nmp-backs-marin...

The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) aired its support to the recent initiative of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to standardize the curriculum for maritime degree programs and adopt the 4-1 scheme.

IATF, Marina lauded for Covid-19 response
December 1, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/01/business/maritime/iatf-marina-lau...

Bulk Carrier’s Cook Arrested in Mauritius for Gruesome Murder of Captain
Vel Moonien November 29, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/bulk-carriers-cook-arrested-in-mauritius-for-grueso...

Chief Cook stabs Captain 45 times on bulk carrier: “It’s done,” he tells crew mates.

Just ten months after the alleged massacre of seven Indonesian sailors in Port-Louis’ roadstead, the Mauritius’ police has a new homicide linked to the maritime world to investigate.