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China rolls out first shipping futures product in order to boost innovative development and opening-up
21/08/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/china-rolls-out-first-shipping-futu...

China launched the country’s first shipping futures product on Friday. The Containerized Freight Index (Europe Service) Futures Contracts were listed for trading at the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE).

Three shipowners take on new absolute zero emissions challenge
Sam Chambers August 21, 2023 https://splash247.com/three-shipowners-take-on-new-absolute-zero-emissio...

Three shipowners have accepted to take up the absolute zero emissions challenge posed by the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTA), a global industry body representing technologies and fuel providers who are already committed to absolute zero.

Shipping is a big polluter so the freight giants are trying new cargo ships powered by wind or green methanol
Pete Syme Aug 21, 2023 https://www.businessinsider.com/2-cargo-ships-poised-help-shipping-becom...

The Human Factor: Improving Seafarer Welfare Fuels Maritime Resilience
Aug 17, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/the-human-factor-improving-seaf...

The maritime industry is focused on addressing the major challenges of decarbonisation and disruption. However, improving the sector also requires improving the welfare of those who are its lifeblood.

The resilience and potential of Georgian seafarers in the global maritime industry
Konstantinos Galanakis July 26, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/the-resilience-and-potential-of-georgian-seafarer...

Portuguese ship owner says it didn't agree to pay Eastern Health for COVID-19 crew care costs
Rob Antle · Aug 17, 2023 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-portuguese-fishi...

Federal Court filings request dismissal of $1M lawsuit

The Seafarers’ Happiness Index and aspirations
Michael Grey | Aug 17, 2023 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/opinions-analysis/seafarers-happiness-...

Michael Grey explores whether we should be surprised at the declining index for seafarer happiness and the expectations of different generations.

The Hidden Victims of the Shadow Fleet
Nathaniel Peutherer August 17, 2023 https://hakaimagazine.com/news/the-hidden-victims-of-the-shadow-fleet/

Without their knowledge, seafarers are having their lives put at risk by shady, sanctions-busting oil smugglers.

MarTID: Take the 2023 Survey on Maritime Training Practices
August 16, 2023 https://www.marinelink.com/news/martid-survey-maritime-training-practice...

Vessel owners/operators, Maritime Education and Training Institutes and Seafarers are encouraged to participate in the 2023 MarTID survey of maritime training practices.

Severe drought in Panama hits global shipping industry
Oliver Telling, Christine Murray August 14 2023 https://www.ft.com/content/86839bc7-1926-4bf6-b593-1720f7fbd8b4

A severe drought in Panama is leading to unusually long delays and tough restrictions along one of the world’s most important trade routes, illustrating the challenge climate change poses to global commerce.