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IMO resolution to designate seafarers as key workers
Almost two years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, the International Maritime Maritime (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has approved a draft IMO Assembly resolution consolidating issues related to crew change, access to medical care, ʺkey workerʺ designation and seafarers’ prioritization for COVID-19 vaccination. The draft resolution was approved during the 104th MSC session, held between 4 and 8 October 2021... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Two ships distressed by typhoon KOMPASU
Two ships were distressed by the approaching typhoon KOMPASU (epicenter already in South China sea south of Taiwan, as of 0000 UTC Oct 12), in Chinese waters, on Oct 11. Service ship QI YE 6 understood to be disabled off Xiamen, 42 personnel were airlifted by helicopters to safety... -FleetmonPosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Nine Trapped Inside Container While Hunting For Drugs in Rotterdam; Arrested
In a blizzard case, nine individuals were discovered suffering from respiratory issues after being trapped inside a container in Rotterdam in early September. Although the duration of their stay in the container has been unknown, a spokeswoman for Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam claimed that the men broke in to retrieve a narcotics consignment. The container itself was packed with tree trunks... -FleetmonPosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Fifteen Crew Members on Allure of the Seas Test Positive for COVID-19
Fifteen (15) crew members on the Allure of the Seas tested positive for COVID-19 last week. The crew members and an undetermined number of close contacts were required to quarantine on the ship. This inside information was provided from a Royal Caribbean crew member on this ship who prefers to remain anonymous. This Royal Caribbean cruise ship which departed from Port Canaveral on Monday, is currently sailing on a “Western Caribbean Perfect Day“ itinerary... -Cruise Law NewsPosted On:13-Oct-2021
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USA: Five industry leaders inducted into International Maritime Hall of Fame
The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey inducted five industry leaders into its International Maritime Hall of Fame. The prestigious awards were presented to an audience of nearly 400 at a dinner gala on October 5, 2021, at Pier Sixty in New York City... -American Journal of TransportationPosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Kongsberg Maritime Launches Digital Toolbox ’Blue Insight’
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is delighted to announce the launch of Blue Insight, a powerful, cloud-based digital toolbox to enable state-of-the-art collection, visualisation, contextualisation, management and distribution of ocean data. Focusing on marine and meteorological information, the Blue Insight ecosystem is of key value to both scientific and industrial users of the maritime environment. Blue Insight provides an open, modular platform for the processing, visualisation and sharing of ocean data... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry Launches ’SEA Change 2030’
Following a nine-month public consultation, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has launched SEA Change 2030, a long-term strategic vision for Cyprus shipping. The vision was presented by Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades with the Shipping Deputy Minister, Vassilios Demetriades explaining the three strategic pillars and series of concrete initiatives that will enable the Shipping Deputy Ministry to realize the vision... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Filipino seafarer makes art through food
Meet Jaypee Magno, a 22-year-old from Laguna who shares his edible artworks online. From sketching classic films and movie stars on paper, he went wild with his imagination by recreating famous images with the equipment in his marine vessel and paying homage to incredible Filipinos and international music artists through snacks, condiments, and other consumable things. Apart from Oreo cookies and chocolate spread, he also uses sliced cheese for his food art... -Manila BulletinPosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Are We Preparing Our Seafarers for Technological Change?
As the recently published study by the Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board (DMAIB) and UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) into ECDIS usage has highlighted, the boundaries between humans and machines are changing and responsibilities are becoming blurred. Only a couple of decades ago, most activities onboard were completely human centered... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Kenya: State seeks to cut seafarers’ income gap
Kenya has moved to secure the welfare of seafarers, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic by gazetting the Maritime Wage Council. The moves the country closer to resolving the current disparity in wages between Kenyan seafarers and those from other countries which have an established wage standard, ensuring that locals receive fair pay for equal work onboard ships... -Business DailyPosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Code of Conduct Developed to Increase Focus on Crew Welfare Issues
With the increasing focus on the welfare and mental health issuers for the world’s two million seafarers along with the increasingly difficult work environments, a new initiative is launching to provide a uniform code of conduct and assessment tool for ship owners, operators, and charters... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:13-Oct-2021
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Indian seafarers: The Future and Road Ahead
Indian Seafarers have acquired a prestigious position as a major workforce over many decades with both Officers and Ratings being part of it. Ship Owners and Crew Managers have looked forward to recruiting them with confidence to man their ships. If we are to maintain or rather increase our seafarer workforce, we will have to strive towards keeping pace with the latest technologies, training and Government regulations... -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:13-Oct-2021
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