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Two Injured Crew Members Medevaced in Daring SAR Operation
Aug 7, 2021 https://vocm.com/2021/08/07/search-and-rescue-make-daring-save-off-the-c...

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre has shared a video of another daring rescue off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.

A distress call was sent out overnight on Thursday after two crew members of a cargo ship sustained injuries in a storm at sea.

13 crew onboard bulk carrier departing from the Philippines suffer from fever: E China's Zhoushan authority
Global Times Aug 08, 2021 https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202108/1230846.shtml

Some 13 out of 20 crew members onboard a bulk carrier, which departed from the Philippines on July 30 and arrived in Zhoushan in East China's Zhejiang Province, have been suffering from fever, the local epidemic control and prevention authorities confirmed on Sunday. Emergency rescue works are underway.

Marina suspends MTI classes due to ECQ
Genivi Verdejo August 4, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/08/04/business/maritime/marina-suspends...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has ordered the temporary suspension of face-to-face classes and practical assessments of all maritime training institutions (MTIs) in Metro Manila.

MSC ‘shocked’ by shipper complaint, rejects carrier collusion claims
Kim Biggar August 6, 2021 https://splash247.com/msc-shocked-by-shipper-complaint-rejects-carrier-c...

Stella Maris – Life at Sea Report shows seafarers’ need for human contact
06/08/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/stella-maris-life-at-sea-report-sho...

Global maritime charity Stella Maris is highlighting the vital need for personal, human contact for seafarers in a world operating amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Stella Maris Highlights Crew Welfare Challenges of the Pandemic Era
Aug 6, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/stella-maris-highlights-crew-...

In its latest report, seafarer charity Stella Maris echoed growing concerns about crew mistreatment, including abandonment, unpaid wages and forced labor.

Danish consultancy on consequences for the shipping industry if China goes into lockdown
Mette Larsen August 5, 2021 - https://scandasia.com/danish-consultancy-on-consequences-for-the-shippin...

Turkish woman stands up to redefine sexist adjective in maritime industry
July 19 2021 https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-woman-stands-up-to-redefine-se...

A defence of the International Maritime Organization
August 3, 2021 https://splash247.com/a-defence-of-the-international-maritime-organization/

Greg Atkinson reckons much of the criticism aimed at the IMO is misguided.

Can a lack of cyber security send cargo ships off course?
03/08/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/can-a-lack-of-cyber-security-send-c...