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Seafarer Vaccination Numbers Improve, But Challenges Remain
Sep 21, 2021 https://maritime-executive.com/article/seafarer-vaccination-numbers-impr...

Vaccination of seafarers underway – Marina
September 22, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/22/business/maritime/vaccination-of-...

Seafarers waiting for their turn to be vaccinated at The Tent in Las Piñas City contributed photo

Sharing strength and hope to Filipino seafarers
Yashika F. Torib September 22, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/22/business/maritime/sharing-strengt...

Digital infrastructure, sustainability key to S'pore's status as thriving maritime hub: Iswaran
Kok Yufeng Sep 21, 2021 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/digital-infrastructure-sustainabi...

SINGAPORE - Singapore's continued success as a global maritime and trade hub will depend on how efficiently it can move goods through its port and not just the volume it can handle, said Transport Minister S. Iswaran on Tuesday (Sept 21).

Shipping cannot solve decarbonisation problem on its own
Vincent Wee | Sep 21, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/environmental/shipping-cannot-solve-de...

Finding effective solutions to the world's carbon emission problem can only come through wide collaboration because of the scale of the issue and its urgency, a panel on decarbonisation at the Sea Asia 2021 virtual conference said.

AMC Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness About Key Role of U.S.-Flagged Shipping Industry
September 21, 2021 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amc-launches-campaign-raise-awareness-123...

Captain Arrested in Hong Kong for Providing False COVID Information
Sep 20, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/captain-arrested-in-hong-kong...

Norway to vaccinate all foreign seafarers in Norwegian ports
Gregers Møller September 21, 2021 https://scandasia.com/norway-to-vaccinate-all-foreign-seafarers-in-norwe...

Several European countries have recently opened up for all foreign seafarers to be vaccinated either at ports or airports and now Norway will follow suit and offer vaccines to all foreign seafarers in Norwegian ports.

CMA CGM hit by another cyber attack
Sam Chambers September 20, 2021 https://splash247.com/cma-cgm-hit-by-another-cyber-attack/

CMA CGM has been hit by another cyber attack, just under one year since its last big breach.

Global shipping is a big emitter, the industry must commit to drastic action before it is too late
Casten Ned Nemra 19 Sep 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/20/global-shipping-is-a-big-e...

Around 80% of global trade is transported across oceans on cargo vessels powered by fossil fuels, Pacific nations are calling for decisive global action