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Cruises set for strong demand post-Covid
GlobalData 09 Jul 2021 https://www.ship-technology.com/comment/cruises-demand-post-covid-19/

Cruising constitutes an attractive holiday option, with new cruise experiences further boosting bookings for travellers post-Covid.

Countless lockdowns and travel restrictions have left travellers itching to get back onto the waters and with such a long downtime, cruises look set for a strong rebound post-Covid, driven by high-spending markets.

World Maritime theme 2022: New technologies for greener shipping
09/07/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/world-maritime-theme-2022-new-techn...

“New technologies for greener shipping” has been chosen as the World Maritime theme for 2022, reflecting the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future, while leaving no one behind.

Maritime academy officers face probe over possible ‘neglect of duty’
Joanna Rose Aglibot - July 10, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1457930/maritime-academy-officers-face-pro...

PMMA says cadet who died was ‘manhandled’ by an upperclassman despite strict rules

Shipping has an opportunity to leapfrog a technology generation
Gary Howard | Jul 09, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/technology/shipping-has-opportunity-le...

The shipping industry has an opportunity to leapfrog an entire generation of industrial technology to make the most of digital efficiency improvements, according to a panel of experts.

Death of PMMA cadet sparks calls for justice, reform in academy
Joanna Rose Aglibot -July 08, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1457507/death-of-pmma-cadet-sparks-calls-f...

Cargo vessel, dredger collide near Baseco Beach; oil spill feared
Frances Mangosing - July 08, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1457267/cargo-vessel-dredger-collide-near-...

Singapore working on protocol for international seafarer vaccinations
Marcus Hand | Jul 08, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/singapore-working-prot...

Singapore is working on protocol to vaccinate international seafarers against Covid-19 in a similar fashion to the crew change protocol developed last year.

Philippine cargo ship lists in Manila Bay after collision
8 July 2021 https://apnews.com/article/philippines-manila-e40ebbe0239c7ccd0835b2b382...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine cargo vessel and a Cyprus-flagged dredger collided in a Manila Bay anchorage area early Thursday, resulting in no injuries but causing the cargo vessel to list and lie half-submerged in the busy waters.

Large Blast Rocks Ship at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai
Mike Schuler July 7, 2021

There are reports of a large explosion and fire at the Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.

The government reports the fire started in a container onboard a ship docked at the port.

“A Dubai Civil Defense team is working to put out the blaze,” Dubai’s Media Office said in a tweet confirming the accident.

Photos and video posted online reportedly show the initial explosion and some of the aftermath:

Vatican thanks seafarers, appeals for respect for their rights
Cindy Wooden Jul 6, 2021 https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/07/vatican-thanks-seafarers-appeals-for...

ROME — Seafarers kept products moving globally during the coronavirus pandemic, but too many of them have no access to vaccines, have been stranded on ships and often face the danger of piracy, the Vatican said.