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Filings buzz in the maritime industry: 38% decrease in the future of work mentions in Q4 of 2021
Data Journalism Team May 31, 2022

We've analysed companies' annual reports and other filings to see which key issues are receiving the most attention.

Mentions of the future of work within the filings of companies in the maritime industry fell 38% between the third and fourth quarters of 2021.

Enclosed space deaths severely underreported
Sam Chambers May 31, 2022 https://splash247.com/enclosed-space-deaths-severely-underreported/

As two more workers die in an enclosed space onboard a ship, InterManager has hit out at the shipping industry’s inadequate reporting of serious and fatal accidents.

Senior Officers on Jewel of the Seas Test Positive for COVID-19
Jim Walker May 30, 2022 https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2022/05/articles/disease/senior-officers-o...

When we last reported on the COVID-19 status of the Jewel of the Seas five days ago, there were twelve (12) crew members and seven (7) guests who initially tested positive for COVID-19 as the Royal Caribbean cruise ship was sailing around Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.

Crew change, and Covid restrictions linger for seafarers
Marcus Hand | May 30, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/crew-change-and-covid-...

Seafarers continue to face serious challenges with crew change and vaccination requirements warns industry body Intercargo.

Holland America Line is managing staffing shortages
Andrea Zelinski May 30, 2022 https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Holland-America-Line-dealing-...

ABOARD THE ROTTERDAM -- Staffing shortages are causing Holland America Line to shuffle crew between ships, executives said during a Q&A with reporters on Sunday.

Still in deep waters, seafarers wait for COVID-19 curbs to lift
A. M. Jigeesh May 29, 2022 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/seafarers-hit-as-centre-yet-to-li...

Better Cybersecurity at Sea Starts With the Crew
Nancy Bazilchuk May 29, 2022 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/better-cybersecurity-at-se...

Fixing cybersecurity problems requires understanding how seafarers themselves perceive cyber risks.

ICS warns on monkeypox
Sam Chambers May 27, 2022 https://splash247.com/ics-warns-on-monkeypox/

With monkeypox spreading around the world, the International Chamber of Shipping has issued an advisory.

‘Backbone to every vessel’: Celebrating the very first Cooks Day
Adis Ajdin May 30, 2022 https://splash247.com/backbone-to-every-vessel-celebrating-the-very-firs...

The shipping industry is being encouraged to recognise the role of cooks onboard vessels with the very first Cooks Day celebration on May 30, initiated by the catering management provider MCTC.

MARINA inaugurates training, research arm in Bacolod City
Aaron Recuenco May 26, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/26/marina-inaugurates-training-research-arm-in...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has inaugurated its training and and research development arm in Bacolod City.