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Industry mulls compulsory seafarer vaccination
13 Sep 2021 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1138186/Industry-m...

‘It’s not easy to put a person in this dilemma: Keep your job or lose your job, depending on the vaccine,’ says Marshall Islands flag registry’s director of business operations Theofilos Xenakous

Why even giant ships can't solve the shipping crisis
Chris Baraniuk 14 Sept 2021 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58479148

Jared Chaitowitz has a fleet of around 300 rental bikes in Cape Town, South Africa. He relies on a steady supply of spare parts - from pedals to bells - to keep them running. But there's a problem.

Maersk chief calls for deadline to end use of fossil fuel in ships
Nick Savvides 13/09/2021 https://theloadstar.com/maersk-chief-calls-for-deadline-to-end-use-of-fo...

AP Møller-Maersk CEO Soren Skou wants the maritime industry to accelerate its shift to climate-friendly fuels by emulating the EU, which has announced a ban on internal combustion engines (ICEs) in cars by 2035.

Maritime Leaders Convene to Tackle Industry Challenges at LISW
Sep 13, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/uk-convenes-maritime-leaders-...

The global shipping industry will converge this week in London as the maritime industry’s thought-leaders and policy makers lead a host of events exploring a breadth of topics, including the race to cut emissions, the importance of seafarer welfare and shipping's role in the global economy.

Kenya removed from piracy red list
13/09/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/kenya-removed-from-piracy-red-list/

The global shipping industry has removed Kenya maritime waters within the Indian Ocean from the piracy red list, 12 years after it was designated a high-risk area (HRA).

The move will save Kenya and East Africa millions of shillings in insurance and other security expenses, and could open up Kenya’s ports for more business.

US union warns of labour ban on automated vessels
September 13, 2021 https://shipinsight.com/articles/us-union-warns-of-labour-ban-on-automat...

The domino effect of port congestion
September 14, 2021 https://splash247.com/the-domino-effect-of-port-congestion/

David Yeo, CEO of Singapore’s Innovez One, on why addressing the global problem of port congestion requires digital solutions at the micro level.

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...