Crew change, and Covid restrictions linger for seafarers

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

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.

India: Still in deep waters, seafarers wait for COVID-19 curbs to lift

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

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.

International Chamber of Shipping warns on monkeypox

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

‘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

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.

India>>No jobs for trained seamen, marine edu needs revamp: Seamen’s body

No jobs for trained seamen, marine edu needs revamp: Seamen’s body
May 29, 2022 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/no-jobs-for-trained-seamen-...

7 Filipino fishermen missing after collision with cargo ship in Palawan

7 Filipino fishermen missing after collision with cargo ship in Palawan
Patricia Lourdes Viray May 29, 2022 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/05/29/2184565/7-filipino-fisherm...

Cruise lines are canceling sailings, closing onboard restaurants, and allowing fewer guests onboard amid hiring difficulties

Cruise lines are canceling sailings, closing onboard restaurants, and allowing fewer guests onboard amid hiring difficulties
Brittany Chang 28 May 2022 https://www.businessinsider.com/carnival-royal-caribbean-struggling-to-h...

The cruise industry could be in rocky waters again: Difficulties with hiring crew members has hindered several cruise lines' operations, leaving some would-be cruise-goers with fewer onboard dining options or canceled trips.

Pages

Subscribe to seafarertimes.com RSS