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More abandoned seafarers go on hunger strike
Nidaa Bakhsh 05 Feb 2021

Lloyd's List has learned that four crew members on an abandoned edible oils tanker in Lebanon are on hunger strike

Bulk carrier detained at Antwerp’s Liberation Dock highlights continued crew change difficulties
Sam Chambers February 5, 2021 https://splash247.com/bulk-carrier-detained-at-antwerps-liberation-dock-...

The plight of the crew onboard the Anhui bulk carrier highlights both the ongoing crew change crisis and subsequent supply chain kinks.

Ro-ro cargo ship ran aground on resort island beach
Erofey Schkvarkin February 5, 2021 http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2021/02/05/ro-ro-cargo-ship-ran-aground-...

China finally grants crew change for MSC bulker, coal carrier queue reducing
Jason Jiang February 5, 2021 https://splash247.com/china-finally-grants-crew-change-for-msc-bulker-co...

A “beggar-thy- neighbour” approach keeps seafarers stranded
Sandra Tsui 3 Feb 2021 https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/beggar-thy-neighbour-appro...

Some countries have banned crew rotations. Some have tight limits. A few are open. So a crisis continues.

Dutch Seafarers Appeal to Maersk Shareholders to Save Their Jobs
02-04-2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/dutch-seafarers-appeal-to-mae...

Stranded Indian seafarers set to return
Feb 05, 2021 https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/stranded-indian-seafarers-set-t...

18 Indian sailors of a cargo ship stranded near Caofeidian port in northern China allowed to leave by Chinese Central authorities

Marina implements random ship inspection
Genivi Factao February 3, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/02/03/business/maritime-business/marina...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said periodic ship inspections will be enforced to ensure compliance with the ballast water management (BWM) for marine environmental protection.

ISP partners with Orient on shipbuilding
February 3, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/02/03/business/maritime-business/isp-pa...

The Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines (ISP) and Orient Register of Shipping (Orient Class) have entered into a partnership to design and build a steel-hulled special-purpose ship for the training of marine personnel.

Philippines gives notice of compliance with the BWM Convention
Craig Jallal 03 Feb 2021 https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/philippines-gives-notice-of-c...