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‘Stolen oil’ row: Tanker operators appeal to UN for crew’s release
Michael Firn August 27, 2021 https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50923985/stolen-oil-row-tanker-operators-ap...

The operators of an oil tanker seized by the Indonesian Navy with a cargo of Cambodian oil say they will “resort to diplomatic channels and the UN Human Rights Office” to free the crew.

VIDEO: Long-Term Consequences of Covid-19’s Crew Change Crisis
Andrew Kinsey, August 25, 2021 https://www.marinelink.com/news/video-longterm-consequences-covids-crew-...

MCTC: COVID Restrictions are Hitting Seafarers' Food Supply
Aug 24, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/mctc-covid-restrictions-are-h...

The COVID-19 seafarer crisis
Dr Christiaan De Beukelaer, University of Melbourne https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-covid-19-seafarer-crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has left hundreds of thousands of seafarers stranded on board ships, leading to a ‘crew change crisis’ that needs urgent action

22 crew rescued from cargo vessel damaged by fire in Albay
Richa Noriega August 26, 2021

​​The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued 22 crew members from a cargo vessel after it was damaged by fire in the waters off Tabaco City, Albay on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (Photo courtesy of the PCG)
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued 22 crew members from a cargo vessel after it was damaged by fire in the waters off Tabaco City, Albay on Monday, Aug. 23.

DOST, MARINA join forces to boost PH maritime transport industry
Charissa Luci-Atienza August 23, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/23/dost-marina-join-forces-to-boost-ph-maritim...

The World’s Most Dangerous Maritime Jobs
Arnold & Itkin – August 23, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/the-worlds-most-dangerous-maritime-jobs/

Armed robbers at work at Manila anchorage
Sam Chambers August 24, 2021 https://splash247.com/armed-robbers-at-work-at-manila-anchorage/

Disgruntled HMM seafarers threaten pay strike and to join rival carrier MSC
Nick Savvides 24/08/2021 https://theloadstar.com/disgruntled-hmm-seafarers-threaten-pay-strike-an...

More than 90% of HMM’s seafaring union members voted to strike on Sunday and, if a resolution is not reached, the 453 union members are threatening to resign en masse tomorrow and apply to join Swiss-Italian rival MSC.

Closing the Sanctions Due Diligence Gap for the Shipping Industry
Ami Daniel Aug 24, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/closing-the-sanctions-due-...