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Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations
April 08, 2021 https://www.marinelog.com/shipping/ics-new-guidance-on-maritime-security/

Shipping continues to face threats such as piracy, kidnapping and terrorism. Ship operators need to stay alert to security risks and recognize that threats are continually evolving and demand constant vigilance.

Oil tanker and bulk carrier collide off Cavite City
Adis Ajdin April 8, 2021 https://splash247.com/oil-tanker-and-bulk-carrier-collide-off-cavite-city/

An oil tanker and dry bulk ship collided in waters off Cavite City, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday.

PCG personnel have responded to the collision of Japanese-owned tanker Rich Rainbow and Ivy Shipping’s bulk carrier Ivy Alliance three nautical miles away from Cavite, said spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo.

A very modern form of piracy: Cybercrime against the shipping industry - Part 2: Ransomware
Clyde & Co LLP April 7 2021 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=059969c0-90f9-4401-a296-3...

Transforming Philippine maritime education
Brenda V. Pimentel April 7, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/04/07/business/maritime-business/transf...

Seafarer’s wife brings education closer to less fortunate youth
Yashika F. Torib April 7, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/04/07/business/maritime-business/seafar...

Aware that education and skills training are keys to employment, Veronica Estor, a seafarer’s wife, established a training and education institution that allows the youth to pursue their education for P20 a day.

One seafarer dead and three critical after inhaling ammonia on LPG carrier
Gary Dixon 7 April 2021 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/one-seafarer-dead-and-three-cr...

Turkish seafarer dies on Hamburg DW off Port Klang in Malaysia

One seafarer has died and another three were in a critical condition after reportedly inhaling ammonia on an LPG carrier off Malaysia.

27 Killed as Cargo Ship Collides With Ferry in Bangladesh
Julfikar Ali Manik April 5, 2021 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/05/world/asia/bangladesh-ferry-crash.html

The country has a grim history of deadly disasters on its heavily trafficked rivers.

Twelve crew rescued from cargo ship adrift in huge seas off Norway
Agence France-Presse 7 Apr 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/apr/07/twelve-crew-rescued-fro...

Four crew jump off stern as Dutch ship listed dangerously, while remaining eight airlifted off deck

A Dutch cargo ship is adrift in the Norwegian Sea after all of its crew members were airlifted, with some having to jump into the rough waters to be rescued.

Standardisation of vaccination essential for seafarers, says Synergy
Inderpreet Walia 05 Apr 2021

The founder of shipmanager Synergy Marine, Rajesh Unni, sees a perfect storm brewing, with ports turning away unvaccinated seafarers. This will further aggravate problems relating to crew changes

Survey Seeks to Gauge COVID-19's Impact on Mariner Mental Health
April 5, 2021 https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/survey-seeks-gauge-covid-impac...

The U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) COVID-19 Working Group (C-19 WG) is encouraging mariners from all segments of the U.S. maritime industry to anonymously complete the “Mariner Mental Health Needs during Covid-19” online survey here.