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“Greek sailors in the First Circumnavigation of the Earth” in Magellan’s crew
24 Oct 2021 https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/10/24/greek-sailors-in-the-first-circumn...

The only ship that managed to return from the daring operation three years later, some of the survivors were Greeks.

Cargo ship rams boat off Tamil Nadu coast, two fishermen thrown out
Press Trust of India Oct 24, 2021 https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/cargo-ship-rams-boat-off-ta...

A cargo ship collided with a fishing boat off Tamil Nadu coast and in the impact, two fishermen, part of a crew of 17, were ‘thrown out’ and the Coast Guard rescued them on Saturday.

A fire broke out on a cargo ship after about 40 shipping containers fell overboard due to rough seas off the coast of Vancouver Island
Kelsey Vlamis 24 Oct 2021 https://www.businessinsider.com/fire-cargo-ship-zim-kingston-lost-shippi...

A fire broke out Saturday on a cargo ship, known as the Zim Kingston, that had lost around 40 shipping containers off the coast of Canada's Vancouver Island the day before, officials said.

Technology for seafarer mental welfare
21 Oct 2021 https://www.lr.org/en/latest-news/technology-for-seafarer-mental-welfare/

The innovative ways that technology can be used to assess the mental wellbeing of seafarers, was the subject of a webinar held the same week as World Mental Health Day in mid-October.

Armed robbery incidents proliferate along the Singapore Strait
Sam Chambers October 21, 2021 https://splash247.com/armed-robbery-incidents-proliferate-along-the-sing...

Armed robbery incidents are proliferating along the Singapore Strait, one of the world’s busiest waterways.

Pregnant woman jumps off Marcelo Fernan Bridge, lands on passenger ship
Mary Rose S. Sagarino | October 21,2021 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/407391/pregnant-woman-jumps-off-marce...

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A woman died after she jumped off the Mandaue side of the Marcelo Fernan Bridge on Wednesday noon, October 20, 2021, police said.

As shipping woes drag on, businesses search for alternatives
Jackie Northam October 21, 2021 https://www.kgou.org/business-and-economy/2021-10-21/as-shipping-woes-dr...

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What happens to Kenyan sailors in Chinese ships
Philip Mwakio | October 21st 2021 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/shipping-logistics/article/2001...

INTERCARGO calls for more action for seafarers and an improved image for bulk sector
October 20, 2021 https://shipinsight.com/articles/intercargo-calls-for-more-action-for-se...

Dimitris Fafalios, Chairman of INTERCARGO believes that now is the time to re-evaluate the image of the bulk carrier sector and recognise the commitment of INTERCARGO members to a safe, efficient, high quality and environmentally sound dry bulk shipping industry.

6 missing, a day after ship capsizes off South Korea
AP Oct. 20, 2021 https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/6-missing-a-day-after-ship-cap...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Aircraft and ships were searching off South Korea’s eastern coast Thursday for six crew members still missing a day after a fishing ship capsized. One crew member has been found unconscious and two others were rescued.