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Log Ship Seaman Fatally Injured When Cable Snapped
Thursday, 25 June 2020 https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2006/S00570/log-ship-seaman-fatally-in...

An able seaman on a ship loading logs died when a cable snapped under too much tension and securing equipment recoiled, says the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) in its Final Report on the accident, published today.

Authorities clamp down on ships where seafarer contracts have expired
Sam Chambers June 22, 2020 https://splash247.com/authorities-clamp-down-on-ships-where-seafarer-con...

Authorities around the world are now taking action against ships where seafarers have been working beyond their contracts, without necessarily fixing the key issue of flights for crew repatriation.

US sanctions five Iranian ship captains for delivering gasoline to Venezuela
Meghan Gordon 24 June 2020 https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/oil/06242...

Washington — The US Treasury Department on June 24 sanctioned five oil tanker captains for delivering 1.5 million barrels of Iranian gasoline and related supplies to Venezuela earlier this year.

Why more needs to be done to protect seafarers during Covid-19
Ilaria Grasso Macola 24 June 2020 https://www.ship-technology.com/features/why-more-needs-to-be-done-to-pr...

Report: Maritime Cyberattacks Have Quadrupled Since February
06-23-2020 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/report-maritime-cyberattacks-...

The British Ports Association and the UK-based risk management firm Astaara have released a new study on the wave of cyberattacks seen by maritime stakeholders over the past four months.

Filipino lines and yards seek $200m stimulus package
Sam Chambers June 24, 2020 https://splash247.com/filipino-lines-and-yards-seek-200m-stimulus-package/

Filipino shipping lines and shipbuilders have asked the state for a massive PHP10bn ($200m) in stimulus aid.

Ship barred from docking in Dumaguete after some crewmen found with coronavirus antibodies
Raffy Cabristante - June 23, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1296302/ship-barred-from-docking-in-dumagu...

DUMAGUETE CITY—Authorities here on Monday (June 22) barred a vessel from docking at the city port after some of its crew members tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.

First humanitarian crew repatriation at the Panama Canal during Covid-19 pandemic
Michele Labrut | Jun 24, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/first-humanitarian-cre...

Pope Francis to seafarers: You are not alone
Carlos C. Salinas June 24, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/06/24/business/maritime-business/pope-f...

In a video message, Pope Francis recently expressed his gratitude to seafarers and fisherfolk for their help in feeding humanity despite the risks involved.

Flag Registry, NGO Work Together to Aid Stranded Seafarers
06-23-2020 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/flag-registry-ngo-work-togeth...

The seafarers' charity Human Rights at Sea announced Monday that it is working with Dominica's flag registry to repatriate 22 Indian seafarers aboard the tanker Gulf Sky (ex name Nautic). The vessel is anchored off Port Khor Fakkan in the UAE, and the master has reported that the crew has not been paid in months.