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POEA suspends license of abandoned seafarers’ manning agency
Cathrine Gonzales - March 17, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1408244/poea-suspends-license-of-abandoned...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has suspended the license of the manning agency of around 10 Filipino seafarers who were reportedly abandoned in Fiji by their shipping company for their refusal to hand over their passports.

NZ Unions Call For Action Over Alleged Fiji Trafficking Scam
17 March 2021 https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2103/S00132/nz-unions-call-for-action-...

New Zealand transport workers’ unions are calling on their government to put Fiji on notice after Police launched an investigation into the potential human trafficking of dozens of Filipino seafarers in the country's shipping industry.

Internet Protocol Television Provides a New Way to Entertain and Educate Seafarers
March 16, 2021 https://www.handyshippingguide.com/shipping-news/internet-protocol-telev...

Technology Aimed at Tanker, Bulk and Container Vessels

500 years of Christianity and the ships of faith
Dennis Gorecho March 17, 2021 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/03/17/500-years-of-christianity-and-t...

My early grasp of the history of Christianity in the Philippines at a young age can perhaps be traced to the popular “Magellan” song of fellow Boholano Yoyoy Villame.

Panama Calls for IMO to Mediate Crew Change for Ships Caught off China
03-16-2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/panama-calls-for-imo-to-media...

Calling for a Fair Future for Seafarers
March 17, 2021 https://www.miragenews.com/calling-for-a-fair-future-for-seafarers-529098/

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, seafarers have faced difficult working conditions including uncertainties about port access, re-supply, crew changeovers and repatriation. Seafarers’ rights to be treated fairly remain at the forefront of IMO’s work.

The 2021 Day of the Seafarer campaign is calling for a fair future for seafarers.

Europe-bound Filipino seafarers face uncertainty pending review of maritime schools’ competency issue
Roy Mabasa March 17, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/17/europe-bound-filipino-seafarers-face-uncert...

UK Chamber of Shipping lobbying efforts succeed as seafarers gain exemption from having to quarantine
16/03/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/uk-chamber-of-shipping-lobbying-eff...

UK exempts seafarers from travel quarantine rules
Nidaa Bakhsh 16 Mar 2021

The UK Chamber of Shipping hails success of its lobbying efforts as UK government exempts seafarers from quarantine when coming from ‘red list’ countries

The UK’s Department for Transport has announced that all seafarers, irrespective of nationality, will be exempt from the country’s ‘red list’ restrictions from March 19...

Carnival chief anticipates two tough years as cruise lines rebuild fleets
Alice Hancock March 14 2021 https://www.ft.com/content/80ffc63d-a88d-4d95-9252-ff7054747515

Arnold Donald admits sector will have to try harder to attract new customers

The chief executive of the world’s largest cruise company has said that shrinking its fleet due to the pandemic will slow Carnival’s full recovery until 2023, as cruise lines battle prolonged lockdowns and reputational fallout from on-board outbreaks.