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Cruise ships are back in business, but new rules mean changes
Kent German June 23, 2021 https://www.cnet.com/news/cruise-ships-are-back-in-business-but-new-rule...

Masks won't be required, but some cruises will mandate vaccinations and additional restrictions for nonvaccinated passengers.

Bulk carrier runs aground on Parana River: Low water levels believed to be the cause of the incident
June 23, 2021 https://safety4sea.com/bulk-carrier-runs-aground-on-parana-river/

The Maltese-flagged bulk carrier LA CHESNAIS ran aground while transiting the Parana River in Argentina, in the morning hours of 21 June, in an incident believed to relate to the historic low water levels of the waterway.

Fewer ship calls in PH to trim exports, imports
Othel V. Campos June 20, 2021 https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/357605

The Philippine Exporters Confederation warned over the weekend about the declining numbers of ship calls to the Philippines, saying these may delay the delivery of goods and affect exports and imports.

Lost at sea
Emmeline Aglipay-Villar June 22, 2021 - https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2021/06/22/2107156/lost-sea

For six days in March of this year, the attention of much of the world was riveted – not to the ongoing pandemic – but to one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. The Suez Canal is one of the marvels of modern engineering, a man-made waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and allows a much shorter passage for ships traveling between Asia and Europe.

Asian Americans lobby to name Navy ship for Filipino sailor New
Associated Press June 23, 2021 https://wpta21.com/2021/06/23/asian-americans-lobby-to-name-navy-ship-fo...

Seafarer abandonments on the rise over last 18 months
Marcus Hand | Jun 22, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/seafarer-abandonments-...

Seafarer abandonment cases have risen over the last 18 months and industry organisations are calling on flag and port states to take their responsibilities more seriously.

Big Boat Wreaks Havoc At Port
José Rodríguez Jr. June 22, 2021 https://news.google.com/search?q=cargo%20ship&hl=en-PH&gl=PH&ceid=PH%3Aen

This container ship is the opposite of stuck as it can't stop in time to avoid crashing

Armed robbery on container ship anchored in Manila
The Editorial Team June 22, 2021 https://safety4sea.com/armed-robbery-on-container-ship-anchored-in-manila/

In its weekly report for 15-21 June, ReCAAP ISC informed of one armed robbery against ships in Asia. The incident occurred to a container ship while anchored at South Harbour Anchorage, Manila, the Philippines.

Unemployed seafarers descend on Canberra to fight for Australian shipping
Baibhav Mishra - June 21, 2021 https://seanews.co.uk/news/unemployed-seafarers-descend-on-canberra-to-f...

Unemployed maritime workers from around Australia will descend on the lawns of Parliament House tomorrow to demand urgent action from the Morrison Government to save the Australian shipping industry.

Almirante: Compensability of seafarer’s injury
DOMINADOR A. ALMIRANTE June 18, 2021 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1898174/Cebu/Business/Almirante-Compe...