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Pirates kidnap 10 crew from general cargo vessel in Gulf of Guinea
Jason Jiang November 27, 2020 https://splash247.com/pirates-kidnap-10-crew-from-general-cargo-vessel-i...

Priacy in the Gulf of Guinea region continues to escalate with another 10 crew reportedly kidnapped from a general cargo vessel this week.

ILO notes Marina’s ‘rigid’ processes in SID issuance
Lorenz S. Marasigan November 26, 2020 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/11/26/ilo-notes-marinas-rigid-process...

A large group of Filipino seafarers attend a pre-boarding briefing at the Maritime Industry Authority in Manila.

Seamen's Strike Expected to Disrupt Shipping in Most Greek Ports Οn Thursday
Athens News Agency 11/25/2020 https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_cyprus/arthro/sea...

Crew unhappiness widespread amid COVID-19
26/11/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/crew-unhappiness-widespread-amid-co...

Crew responding to the LR survey (https://www.lr.org/en/latest-news/significant-crew-safety-and-well-being...) have reported feeling unhappy, worry about things they cannot control and do not feel well rested.

From ship to shore
Yashika F. Torib November 25, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/11/25/business/maritime-business/from-s...

Greek shipowners call for vaccine priority for seafarers
David Glass | Nov 25, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/greek-shipowners-call-...

Seafarers should be given priority to benefit when vaccines for Covid–19 are available says the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS).

Maritime industry boosts digitalization
Genivi Factao November 25, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/11/25/business/maritime-business/mariti...

The global shipping industry has accelerated its digitalization during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic and smaller vessels were stepping up their game to stay competitive.

Planning crew change when ‘what is possible today, may not be possible tomorrow’
Marcus Hand | Nov 25, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/planning-crew-change-w...

Crew change has been one of the biggest challenges of 2020 Julia Anastasiou explained to the audience at Crew Connect Global how OSM Crew Management has dealt with the situation.

Bulkers Stuck at Ports for Months Because of Tensions Between China and Australia, While Crew Members Issue Public Cry for Help
26/11/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/bulkers-stuck-at-ports-for-months-b...

Development of the Philippine merchant fleet takes the backseat
Brenda V. Pimentel November 25, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/11/25/business/maritime-business/develo...

First of two parts