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Digitalisation and the seafarer of the future
Iain Gomersall | Mar 24, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/digitalisation-and-seafarer-fu...

We spoke with Nick Chubb MNI, Founder and Director of Antares Insight, about the future challenges, potential opportunities, transformative technologies and what is needed from the seafarer of the future.

Weather, profitability, poor technology worsen jams at local ports
March 24, 2021 https://opinion.inquirer.net/138754/weather-profitability-poor-technolog...

VIDEO: MarTID Survey Looks at Pandemic’s Impact on Seafarer Training
March 23, 2021 https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/video-martid-survey-looks-pand...

Cruise and shipping industries could take a hit due to lack of Covid vaccines
Lori Ann LaRocco Mar 22 2021 https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/22/global-shipping-could-take-a-hit-due-to-...

Shipping companies in ‘impossible position’ as proof of seafarer vaccinations poses legal minefield
23/03/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/shipping-companies-in-impossible-po...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned that lack of access to vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a ‘legal minefield’, while leaving global supply chains vulnerable.

Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship
Martin Farrer 24 Mar 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/24/huge-container-ship-blocks...

Several attempts to refloat the 400m-long Ever Given have failed, leading to a tailback of other ships

A giant container ship has run aground in the Suez canal, causing a traffic jam of vessels at either end of the vital international trade artery.

‘Personal comfort’ doctrine and compensability of injuries during recreational activities
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | March 23,2021 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/369052/personal-comfort-doctrine-and-...

A seafarer’s injury during any recreational activity such as a videoke session is compensable under the “personal comfort” doctrine.

Shipping companies in ‘impossible position’ as proof of seafarer vaccinations poses legal minefield
23/03/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/shipping-companies-in-impossible-po...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned that lack of access to vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a ‘legal minefield’, while leaving global supply chains vulnerable.

Focus on seafarer human rights and safety – RightShip CEO Steen Lund
Marcus Hand | Mar 22, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/focus-seafarer-human-r...

The move by RightShip to include human rights and seafarer welfare as part of a comprehensive expansion of its vetting criteria drew a strong positive reaction from the industry on social media.

Seafarers cannot be forced to accept vaccination, ICS warns
David Osler 22 Mar 2021 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1136213/Seafarers-...

Owners may have to cancel voyages if even one crew member refuses — or has not had — immunisation, legal opinion for trade association finds