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Stella Maris – Life at Sea Report shows seafarers’ need for human contact
06/08/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/stella-maris-life-at-sea-report-sho...

Global maritime charity Stella Maris is highlighting the vital need for personal, human contact for seafarers in a world operating amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Stella Maris Highlights Crew Welfare Challenges of the Pandemic Era
Aug 6, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/stella-maris-highlights-crew-...

In its latest report, seafarer charity Stella Maris echoed growing concerns about crew mistreatment, including abandonment, unpaid wages and forced labor.

Danish consultancy on consequences for the shipping industry if China goes into lockdown
Mette Larsen August 5, 2021 - https://scandasia.com/danish-consultancy-on-consequences-for-the-shippin...

Turkish woman stands up to redefine sexist adjective in maritime industry
July 19 2021 https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-woman-stands-up-to-redefine-se...

A defence of the International Maritime Organization
August 3, 2021 https://splash247.com/a-defence-of-the-international-maritime-organization/

Greg Atkinson reckons much of the criticism aimed at the IMO is misguided.

Can a lack of cyber security send cargo ships off course?
03/08/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/can-a-lack-of-cyber-security-send-c...

US blocks seafood from Fiji ship accused of enslaving crew
4 Aug 2021 https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/economy/2021/8/4/us-blocks-seafood-from-fi...

US customs and border officials determined there was credible evidence that the fishing vessel operated by a Chinese national was subjecting crew members to conditions defined as forced labour by international standards.

Crew of tanker off UAE coast said to thwart Iran hijacking by sabotaging engines
TOI staff and AP 5 Aug 2021 https://www.timesofisrael.com/crew-of-tanker-off-uae-coast-said-to-thwar...

PRC passers asked to apply for COC
Genivi Verdejo Aug 04, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/08/04/business/maritime/prc-passers-ask...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has announced that all officer-seafarers assessed by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) can apply for a certificate of competency (COC) with the Standard for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Office.

Seafarers waiting for Godot
August 4, 2021 https://splash247.com/seafarers-waiting-for-godot/

Steven Jones, the compiler of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on the realities of staying at sea for so long.