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Dockworkers vow to shun autonomous vessels
Kim Biggar September 14, 2021 https://splash247.com/dockworkers-vow-to-shun-autonomous-vessels/

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) – speaking for dockworkers at ports in the US and eastern Canada – said that its members will not load or unload autonomous container ships.

Suicides Aboard Ships Are Rising At An Unprecedented Rate
John Konrad September 9, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/suicide-seafarers-distress-at-sea/

On the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, suicides aboard ships are rising at an unprecedented rate. Are we doing enough to help mariners in mental distress at sea?

Almirante: Seafarer’s disability benefits
Dominador A. Almirante, 10 September 2021 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1906841/Cebu/Business/Almirante-Seafa...

Not enough has changed with crew rotations
September 10, 2021 https://splash247.com/not-enough-has-changed-with-crew-rotations/

Ian Boyd from GAC Group gives readers an update on where the industry stands today in its fight to carry out crew changes.

COVID-19 impact on global maritime mobility
Leonardo M. Millefiori, Paolo Braca, Dimitris Zissis, Giannis Spiliopoulos, Stefano Marano, Peter K. Willett & Sandro Carniel
Scientific Reports volume 11, Article number: 18039 (2021) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-97461-7

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Seafarers to get 4.5% pay rise over two years
Marcus Hand | Sep 09, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/seafarers-get-45-pay-r...

A 4.5% pay rise over two years for seafarers has been agreed by employers and the unions.

Another massive cargo ship was stuck in the Suez Canal, but this time it was freed and re-floated in 15 minutes
Grace Kay 9 Sept 2021https://www.businessinsider.com/cargo-ship-stuck-in-suez-canal-freed-aft...

A cargo ship was temporarily stuck in the Suez Canal on Thursday.

The bulk carrier ship, MV Coral Crystal, was "slightly grounded," but freed and refloated within 15 minutes, a Suez Canal Authority official told Bloomberg.

Missing seafarers and the presumption of death
Dennis Gorecho - September 9, 2021 https://www.panaynews.net/missing-seafarers-and-the-presumption-of-death/

MUNHAIT hi nitaguwan tun ajor karu nga miid ahan chi iibba an tatagu ay mun-anap ay chi cha enggan adugwan.”

Left unattended, seaman dies by suicide following bullying: rights group
September 07, 2021 https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210907005500315

SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul-based human rights group claimed Tuesday a seaman killed himself four months after he was assigned to a Navy destroyer where he allegedly suffered bullying and verbal and physical abuse.

NMP clarifies P15M honoraria for lecturers
Yashika F. Torib September 8, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/08/business/maritime/nmp-clarifies-p...

"THREE years' worth of honoraria for guest lecturers conducting highly in-demand and special batches of Professional Development Courses (PDC) training."

This is where the P15 million, flagged by the Commission on Audit (CoA), went according to National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP).