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Rig crew evacuated in North Sea after offshore vessel collision
Eric Priante Martin 25 November 2024

More than 50 workers are taken off jack-up unit after incident

Workers were evacuated from a rig in the North Sea after it was struck by an offshore supply vessel.

UK oil and gas operator Harbour Energy said that a collision took place on Sunday night when the OSV hit the 14,100-gt Valaris JU 120 (built 2013).
Oceaneering suffers offshore vessel repair costs and downtime amid profit gains

Disaster in Red Sea: Tourist ship sinks off Egyptian coast; 17 travelers missing
Lior Ben Ari 25 Nov 2024 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjnac1mm1g

The Sea Story ship with 45 people on board, including foreign tourists, was in the middle of a diving trip when contact was lost; 28 tourists and crew were rescued alive; search for the rest continues

Cultural values rewrite seafarer support in Asia, says MHSS’ Stella Kiss
Gary Dixon 24 November 2024

German organisation reaches out to seafarers with new staff and offices

Germany’s seafarer support network, Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), is expanding its reach in Asia with new offices and staff.

The company tells TradeWinds that local psychiatrists and psychologists are key to understanding the needs of crew members from countries where mental health problems are often stigmatised.

Intl maritime industry leaders push for STCW reform
Yashika F. Torib November 20, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/11/20/business/maritime/intl-maritime-i...

LEADERS from various international maritime administrations agree that Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)-related training should be reduced with a focus on skills applicable only to actual seafaring tasks.

Will Denmark Expose Chinese-Russian Sabotage in the Baltic?
Elisabeth Braw November 20, 2024 https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/20/will-denmark-expose-chinese-russian...

The route of the Chinese-registered cargo ship Yi Peng 3 through the Baltic Sea

Are Ill Seamen Entitled To Disability Benefits?
Herbert Vego November 20, 2024 https://dailyguardian.com.ph/are-ill-seamen-entitled-to-disability-benef...

THE Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, signed into law by President Marcos on September 23, 2024, aims to protect and improve the opportunities of Filipino seafarers.

After three weeks, still no signs of vessel, crew missing off Mindoro
Geraldford Ticke 20 Nov 2024 https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/after-three-weeks-still-no-signs-of...

Shipping industry renews call for the Houthis to free crew of the Galaxy Leader car carrier
Sam Chambers November 18, 2024 https://splash247.com/shipping-industry-renews-call-for-the-houthis-to-f...

Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the seizure of the crew of the Galaxy Leader car carrier by Yemeni insurgents.

The Complexities of a Global Network for Seafarer Medical Exams Post-COVID
Dr. Arthur L. Diskin Nov 17, 2024 https://maritime-executive.com/features/the-complexities-of-a-global-net...

How religion is raising red flags for seafarers in the Red Sea
Paul Peachey 19 November 2024 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/people/how-religion-is-raising-red-flags-...

Ship manager says few Indian seafarers have declined Red Sea transits in past year