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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

Shocking four-year plight of solitary Syrian at sea makes headlines
Sam Chambers March 23, 2021 https://splash247.com/shocking-four-year-plight-of-solitary-syrian-at-se...

Tomorrow the Aman general cargo ship will head for auction, potentially bringing an end to a tragic near four-year saga for the ship’s sole occupant.

No jab, no job threat could provoke next crew crisis
Sam Chambers March 23, 2021 https://splash247.com/no-jab-no-job-threat-could-provoke-next-crew-crisis/

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.

Supply bottlenecks leave cargo ships stranded, businesses stymied
Associated Press 22 March 2021

NEW YORK >> A trade bottleneck born of the COVID-19 outbreak has U.S. businesses anxiously awaiting goods from Asia — while off the coast of California, dozens of container ships sit anchored, unable to unload their cargo.