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Maritime Tech Leaders: Shipping In Danger Of Losing Out On Huge Gains In Tackling Climate Emergency
03/11/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-tech-leaders-shipping-in-d...

Marina grants pioneer status, incentives to IACS-classed ships
Genivi Verdejo November 3, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/11/03/business/maritime/marina-grants-p...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will grant pioneer status to ships classed by the International Associations of Classification Societies (IACS) and provide incentives for domestic shipowners and operators.

ITF Says Merchant Marine Academy Sexual Assault Case Shows Urgent Need to Make Maritime Safe for Women
Mike Schuler November 2, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/itf-says-merchant-marine-academy-sexual-assault-cas...

Seafarer’s Welfare, Global Economy & More
November 1, 2021 | https://bernews.com/2021/11/wista-inaugural-dialogue-welfare-strategies/

WISTA Bermuda has launched a new event series “WISTA Bermuda – 30 Minute Dialogue”, and their inaugural dialogue focused on “seafarer’s welfare in the age of Covid-19 and keeping the global economy moving.”

Changing of the guard at the world’s largest shipping company
Sam Chambers November 2, 2021 https://splash247.com/changing-of-the-guard-at-the-worlds-largest-shippi...

There’s a changing of the guard at the world’s largest shipping company. As he hits the mandated retirement age of 65 for leaders of Chinese state-run entities, Xu Lirong is stepping down as chairman and party secretary at Cosco Shipping after six years in charge.

Modern Piracy Is A Threat To The Lives And Livelihoods Of Seafarers
01/11/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/modern-piracy-is-a-threat-to-the-li...

ITF Joins Call for Climate Action
Oct 29, 2021 https://seafarertimes.com/2020-21/node/6469#overlay=node/add/article

As world leaders prepare to gather in Scotland for the COP26 conference next week, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has added its voice to the industry's call for action on climate-changing emissions.

China seen as well positioned to lead global shipping industry
25/10/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/china-seen-as-well-positioned-to-le...

Maersk warns clients of the supply chain risks emanating from China’s electricity rationing measures
Sam Chambers October 29, 2021 https://splash247.com/maersk-warns-clients-of-the-supply-chain-risks-ema...

Maersk, the world’s largest containerline, has warned clients of the supply chain risks from China’s ongoing power shortages.

Maritime chaplain offers support to crew stuck on cargo ships due to shipping delays
October 28, 2021 https://www.npr.org/2021/10/28/1050177276/maritime-revered-offers-suppor...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Samson Shekhar Chauhan of the Lutheran Maritime Ministries about his work assisting crew members unable to leave ships because of COVID restrictions and shipping delays.

AILSA CHANG, HOST: