Vaccination lottery for the dry bulk sector

Vaccination lottery for the dry bulk sector
01/04/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/vaccination-lottery-for-the-dry-bul...

Maritime agencies set protocols to resolve port traffic congestion in Matnog port

Maritime agencies set protocols to resolve port traffic congestion in Matnog port
Richa Noriega March 30, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/30/maritime-agencies-set-protocols-to-resolve-...

Government’s maritime agencies have set protocols on Monday, March 29, to address the reported congestion at the Matnog port in Sorsogon.

Maintaining a safety culture in the maritime industry – Part II

Maintaining a safety culture in the maritime industry – Part II
Richard McCann https://www.workboat.com/viewpoints/establishing-and-maintaining-a-safet...

In part one of this two-part blog, we discussed what a safety culture is and where it begins. We concluded that safety culture is a cumulation of all the personnel, from the very top of the organization to the lowest position, seeking to make safety the highest priority.

Govt allows foreign seafarers to enter for ‘crew change’

Govt allows foreign seafarers to enter for ‘crew change’
Catherine S. Valente March 31, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/03/31/news/national/govt-allows-foreign...

The government has allowed foreign seafarers to enter the country to board ships, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

Lack of seafarer vaccination may derail supply chain

Lack of seafarer vaccination may derail supply chain
Genivi Verdejo March 31, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/03/31/business/maritime-business/lack-o...

The International Chamber of Shipping has raised the alarm on seafarers’ lack of access to vaccinations, which may put the shipping in a legal minefield and affect the global supply chains.

Bringing military discipline and leadership in the merchant marine

Bringing military discipline and leadership in the merchant marine
Yashika F. Torib March 31, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/03/31/business/maritime-business/bringi...

Rene V. Medina’s entry into one of the most critical offices of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is like a trial by fire.

Vessels operate at reduced capacity

Vessels operate at reduced capacity
Genivi Verdejo March 31, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/03/31/business/maritime-business/vessel...

The maritime transportation at ports continue to operate only at 50 percent service capacity as strict compliance with the minimum public health standards under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).

Jammed: Arbitrary

Jammed
FIRST PERSON - Alex Magno - March 30, 2021

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Arbitrary

This other story is about shipping as well – although the potential disruption to domestic trade will be entirely induced by the impunity of local potentates.

The Sangguniang Bayan of San Pascual, Masbate passed two resolutions asking the MARINA to cancel the missionary routes of Lucena City-based Starhorse Shipping Lines Inc. (SSLI). The resolutions were reportedly at the urging of San Pascual Mayor Maxim Lazaro and Masbate Governor Antonio Kho.

China rarely sleeps, it watches ever global changes very intently: China 'goes to school' in understanding Suez Canal choke-point, with eye on Malacca Strait

China 'goes to school' in understanding Suez Canal choke-point, with eye on Malacca Strait
Bhopinder Singh March 29, 2021

The virtual maritime jam, re-routing of ships and the colossal financial damages caused by this Suez Canal 'choke' is a real-time experience, of inevitable helplessness, in such situations

'Danger They Will be Scapegoats': Indian Crew of Ship Stuck in Suez Canal May Face Legal Charges

'Danger They Will be Scapegoats': Indian Crew of Ship Stuck in Suez Canal May Face Legal Charges
March 30, 2021 https://www.news18.com/news/india/danger-they-will-be-scapegoats-indian-...

Both the Indian government and the seafarers’ organisations are concerned about the legal issues that the crew may face, including the possibility of criminal charges.

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