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Filipino sailor tests positive
March 25, 2021 https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/filipino-sailor-tests-posit...

A 41-year-old sailor from the Philippines, who arrived at VOC Port in a cargo vessel from South Africa, has tested positive for COVID-19.

From sailing to gardening: Former seafarer grows bahay kubo veggies to cope with food culture shock in Europe
Vina Medenilla March 27, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/27/from-sailing-to-gardening-former-seafarer-g...

Cebu Port Authority steps up safety measures for Holy Week
Prim Lamaroza Mar 26, 2021 https://www.zigwheels.ph/car-news/cebu-port-authority-steps-up-safety-me...

ICS launches COVID-19 vaccine guide to secure seafarer safety
25/03/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ics-launches-covid-19-vaccine-guide...

One Year On: Seafarer Crisis ‘Far From Over’
26/03/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/one-year-on-seafarer-crisis-far-fro...

On the anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown, global ship management company V.Group is highlighting that too little has been done to end the seafarer crisis.

Australia Detains Two Qatari-Owned Vessels for Labor Violations
03-25-2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/australia-detains-two-qatari-...

Israeli-Owned Cargo Ship Hit by Missile in Arabian Sea
Reuters March 25, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/israeli-owned-cargo-ship-hit-by-missile-in-arabian-...

A cargo ship owned by an Israeli company was damaged by a missile in the Arabian Sea on Thursday in what was suspected to be an Iranian attack, an Israeli security official said.

Shipping losses mount from cargo vessel stuck in Suez Canal
JON GAMBRELL and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press March 25, 2021 https://www.startribune.com/shipping-losses-mount-from-cargo-vessel-stuc...

Digitalisation and the seafarer of the future
Iain Gomersall | Mar 24, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/digitalisation-and-seafarer-fu...

We spoke with Nick Chubb MNI, Founder and Director of Antares Insight, about the future challenges, potential opportunities, transformative technologies and what is needed from the seafarer of the future.

Weather, profitability, poor technology worsen jams at local ports
March 24, 2021 https://opinion.inquirer.net/138754/weather-profitability-poor-technolog...