Brenda V. Pimentel: Maritime industry outlook

Going ahead…
Brenda V. Pimentel January 13, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/01/13/business/maritime-business/going-...

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Maritime industry outlook

From deck to bridge – training the next generation of seafarers

From deck to bridge – training the next generation of seafarers
11/01/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/from-deck-to-bridge-training-the-ne...

Empowering women in shipping

Empowering women in shipping
12/01/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/empowering-women-in-shipping/

Although shipping has been historically male-dominated, the number of women nowadays who belong in the maritime industry is about 23,000 worldwide. It might look like a significant number but it is actually only 2% of the world’s maritime workforce.

Maritime stakeholder initiative launches to resolve the crew change crisis

Maritime stakeholder initiative launches to resolve the crew change crisis
Sam Chambers January 12, 2021 https://splash247.com/maritime-stakeholder-initiative-launches-to-resolv...

Belgian tanker shipping major Euronav is stepping up to the plate again, urging peers to come together to resolve the crew change crisis.

Administering the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Maritime Industry

Administering the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Maritime Industry
Alison Bailey 01-11-2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/administering-the-covid-19...

Shortchanging in Filipino seafarer’s remittances

Shortchanging in Filipino seafarer’s remittances
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | January 12,2021 -https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/358833/shortchanging-in-filipino-seaf...

Filipino seafarers are being shortchanged in the conversion of their dollar remittances to pesos which a blogger described as a “thievery” in the maritime industry.

Crew Member Dies As Container Ship Diverts

Crew Member Dies As Container Ship Diverts
January 8, 2021 https://bernews.com/2021/01/container-ship-diverts-due-sick-crew-member/

A crew member of a container ship passed away as the vessel was diverting to Bermuda with an aim to get him to the island for medical treatment.

Seafarer charged after swimming ashore

Seafarer charged after swimming ashore
Callum Godde, 10 January 2021 https://au.news.yahoo.com/seafarer-charged-swimming-ashore-023148760--sp...

A crew member of a bulk carrier ship has been captured and charged after allegedly swimming ashore at a WA port, with Premier Mark McGowan labelling the incident "unusual".

It is alleged the 37-year-old Vietnamese national jumped into the water on Saturday, two days after the bulk carrier berthed at the Albany Port.

Cruise industry tries to rebuild after coronavirus shutdowns

Cruise industry tries to rebuild after coronavirus shutdowns
https://www.dw.com/en/cruise-industry-tries-to-rebuild-after-coronavirus...

The cruise industry experienced a boom for years. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and travel shutdowns. Can the industry recover this year, and what changes are in store long-term?

Coast Guard Searches for Man Who Fell off Cargo Ship

Coast Guard Searches for Man Who Fell off Cargo Ship
Associated Press, Wire Service Content Jan. 9, 2021 https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/north-carolina/articles/2021-01-...

Coast Guard personnel stationed in Virginia and North Carolina are working on the search for a man who fell from a cargo ship far from the shore.

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