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Singapore secures top spot as international shipping center for 7th consecutive year
The Straits Times/Asia News Network 12 July 2020 https://business.inquirer.net/302415/singapore-secures-top-spot-as-inter...

SINGAPORE — Singapore retained its position as the world’s most important shipping hub on the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Center Development (ISCD) Index.

Maritime cops nabbed for extortion
Neil Jayson Servallos - July 13, 2020 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/07/13/2027548/maritime-cops-nabbed-...

MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Philippine National Police-Maritime Group in Masbate and his two men were arrested yesterday for allegedly extorting money from an operator of a fishing vessel.

Over 200,000 Seafarers Fear There’s No Plan to Disembark Them
K Oanh Ha, Krystal Chia, and Claire Jiao July 9, 2020 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-08/pregnant-and-stuck-on...

Maritime rule fails to cap seafarer tours of duty
David Osler 09 Jul 2020 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1132992/Maritime-r...

While there are no strict guidelines for maximum length of service in the Maritime Labour Convention, there are explicit provisions on paid annual leave, shore leave and a right to repatriation on the expiration of a seafarer’s contract

Thirteen countries sign crew change pact
Sam Chambers July 10, 2020 https://splash247.com/12-countries-sign-crew-change-pact/

Thirteen countries have agreed to new international measures to open up foreign borders for seafarers and increase the number of commercial flights to expedite repatriation efforts following an international crew change summit convened by the UK yesterday.

UN secretary-general calls for shipping bailouts to be tied to the Paris Agreement
Sam Chambers July 10, 2020 https://splash247.com/un-secretary-general-calls-for-shipping-bailouts-t...

The United Nations secretary-general António Guterres has suggested any bailouts for shipping ought to be tied to commitments to the Paris Agreement on limiting global temperature rises.

Pandemic halted sea cruises, but many still working in maritime industry facing challenges
John Burger | Jul 11, 2020 https://aleteia.org/2020/07/11/pandemic-halted-sea-cruises-but-many-stil...

Seafarer in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19
Brian Reyes 9th July 2020 https://www.chronicle.gi/seafarer-in-isolation-after-testing-positive-fo...

A seafarer who flew to Gibraltar to join a ship has been isolated at the Retreat Centre in Gibraltar after testing positive for Covid-19.

The seafarer was tested on arrival as a matter of routine, in line with public health protocols applicable to the maritime sector.

Indonesian crew member found dead on board Chinese fishing vessel
The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network / July 09, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1304393/indonesian-crew-member-found-dead-...

JAKARTA — Indonesian authorities captured two Chinese fishing vessels off the coast of Riau Islands on Wednesday, following a report of the death of an Indonesian crew member aboard one of the ships.

Maritime industry calls for EU political leadership on seafarers
09/07/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-industry-calls-for-eu-poli...