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Seafarers' wi-fi connects international sailors with loved ones in Australian-first trial
Erin Semmler, Jasmine Hines 4 march 2021 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-04/seafarers-connect-with-family-in-...

SBMA to fine shipping agency for quarantine violation
Ruben Veloria March 4, 2021 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1132595

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will penalize a shipping agency in Olongapo City after its seaman violated safety protocols at a quarantine hotel here.

Mentally safe shipping – Seaworthiness and Sao Paolo
March 5, 2021 https://splash247.com/mentally-safe-shipping-seaworthiness-and-sao-paolo/

Society thinks that mental and physical health belong hand-in-hand. Christian Ayerst, CEO of Mental Health Support Solutions questions whether shipping does too.

“Healthy body, healthy mind,” muttered grandma whilst knitting.

“Mens sana in corpore sano,” barked my schoolteacher as we performed unenthusiastic burpees in the mud.

The future of shipping – how can businesses adapt?
4 March 2021 https://innovationorigins.com/the-future-of-shipping-how-can-businesses-...

As a business owner, you need to have a clear understanding of what the big changes are likely to be so you can change your operations to accommodate them.

Norwegian companies combine to form new green maritime group
Malcolm Latarche March 3, 2021 https://shipinsight.com/articles/norwegian-companies-combine-to-form-new...

Four Norway-based companies with special expertise in digitalisation, energy efficiency and zero-emission solutions in the marine and maritime industry are joining forces in HAV Group ASA.

MHSS signs ‘mental health in maritime pledge’
05/03/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mhss-signs-mental-health-in-maritim...

Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) is delighted to announce it has become a signatory of Maritime UK’s (MUK) ‘Mental Health in Maritime Pledge’.

Charterers attacked as no crew-change clauses compound seafarer crisis
Michelle Wiese Bockmann 03 Mar 2021 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1136005/Charterers...

Despite high-profile declarations, commodities traders chartering tankers and drybulk vessels still ‘have to get act together’, amid rising shipowner resentment and looming introduction of vaccine passports

International Effort to Rescue 31 from Sinking Fishing Vessel Off Nova Scotia
Mike Schuler March 3, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/international-effort-to-rescue-31-from-sinking-fish...

An international search and rescue operation involving the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and the Royal Canadian Air Force was successful in rescuing 31 fisherman from a disabled fishing vessel over 130 miles south of Halifax, Nova Scotia on Tuesday night.

A seaman’s near-death experience
Ingming Aberia March 3, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/03/03/opinion/columnists/a-seamans-near...

HERE is more from the story of Ephraim Benavidez that I shared with readers three weeks ago (“Perils of seafaring,” The Manila Times, Feb. 10, 2021).

Pacific hub ports concept explored for regional crew change and repatriation
02/03/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/pacific-hub-ports-concept-explored-...