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Keep quiet and carry on: Seafarers speak out on work hours
Richard Clayton 11 Mar 2021

When will outrageous hours, the blame culture, bare-minimum manning, and fear about risking your career by speaking out be seen as a huge safety issue? No time soon, according to frustrated seafarers

The current generation of seafarers have been told to accept long hours and tough conditions. Unlike previous generations, they are less inclined to say nothing. Their views are illuminating....

Shipping and the pandemic, one year on
Sam Chambers March 11, 2021 https://splash247.com/shipping-and-the-pandemic-one-year-on/

Shipping’s resilience has been tested and showcased like never before in the year since coronavirus was declared a pandemic.

Flag states failing over seafarer work hours compliance
Richard Clayton 10 Mar 2021

While seafarers and port state control are not doing enough to address work hours record falsification, flag states are not ensuring that crew sizes are adequate to keep their ships safe

Crew change crisis and seafarer vaccinations high on associations roundtable agenda
Marcus Hand | Mar 10, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/crew-change-crisis-and...

The crew change crisis and recognising seafarers as key workers were high on the agenda at recent virtual meeting of the Roundtable of International Shipping Associations.

Norway’s Suspension of Bergen Engines Sale a ‘Serious Concern’, Russia Embassy Says
Reuters March 10, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/norway-hits-pause-on-rolls-royces-sale-of-bergen-en...

by Terje Solsvik (Reuters) – Norway’s decision to suspend the planned sale of a maritime engine maker to Russia’s TMH Group is a matter of “serious concern” and suggests possible anti-Russian sentiment, the Russian embassy in Oslo told Reuters.

ORIENT Class receives renewed Marina accreditation
GENEVI FACTAO March 10, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/03/10/business/maritime-business/orient...

ORIENT Register of Shipping, Inc. (ORIENT Class) has obtained the Certificate of Accreditation for the Classification of Ships in the Domestic Trade issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).

Rise in seafarer mental health issues reported
Marcus Hand | Mar 09, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/rise-seafarer-mental-h...

Data from Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) showed a growth in mental health problems among seafarers in a three-month period to the end of February.

Fishing vessel captain accused of abandoning 7 seamen
9 March 2021 https://en.antaranews.com/news/169538/fishing-vessel-captain-accused-of-...

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The captain of a fishing vessel, KM Jaya Utama, has been accused of leaving seven crew members stranded at the Merauke fishing port in Papua province, according to Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia.

Shipping is a drug. Just say no
March 9, 2021 https://splash247.com/shipping-is-a-drug-just-say-no/

There’s absolutely no need to order new ships this year or next, argues Charlie Du Cane, commercial director at Seastar Maritime.

“Round Table Shipping Organisations Highlight Key Issues for the Maritime Industry”
10/03/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/round-table-shipping-organisations-...