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Pinay seafarer missing after falling off ship in Germany
TARA YAP February 12, 2021 http://tempo.com.ph/2021/02/12/pinay-seafarer-missing-after-falling-off-...

ILOILO CITY — A Filipina seafarer has gone missing after she allegedly fell of a cargo ship that was sailing off the coast of Germany over the weekend.

Nautilus International: Government must rethink quarantine hotel measures for seafarers
12/02/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/nautilus-international-government-m...

Nautilus International, the trade union for maritime professionals, has urged the government to rethink its policy to refuse key worker seafarers from hotel quarantine.

As Borders Closed, Thousands of Seafarers Were Left Stranded
Holly PateFebruary 11, 2021 https://sentientmedia.org/as-borders-closed-thousands-of-seafarers-were-...

In the tiny Pacific island nation of Fiji, nearly a thousand men, mostly from Tonga, have been stranded for months, with no way to get home. In Kiribati, a hundred men are in the same bind. Similar situations are occurring in Egypt and Canada.

As Borders Closed, Thousands of Seafarers Were Left Stranded
Holly PateFebruary 11, 2021 https://sentientmedia.org/as-borders-closed-thousands-of-seafarers-were-...

In the tiny Pacific island nation of Fiji, nearly a thousand men, mostly from Tonga, have been stranded for months, with no way to get home. In Kiribati, a hundred men are in the same bind. Similar situations are occurring in Egypt and Canada.

QC to sue new variant case’s manning agency for breach of quarantine protocols
CNN Philippines Staff Feb 11, 2021 https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/2/11/quezon-city-new-variant-case-m...

Women occupy just 5% of maritime leadership roles
Sam Chambers February 11, 2021 https://splash247.com/women-occupy-just-5-of-maritime-leadership-roles/

According to Spinnaker’s Maritime HR Association data, the proportion of male and female employees within the global shore-based workforce remained largely stable in 2020 – 56% male, 41% female, and 3% unknown.

Maritime execs in Central Visayas say stopping shipyard operations in Consolacion bad for vessel seaworthiness
Ador Vincent Mayol - January 26, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1388565/maritime-execs-in-central-visayas-...

Norway warns industry against digital attacks
10 February 2021 | https://www.thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/it...

Following a number of virus attacks on Norwegian companies, including maritime companies, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) is warning the maritime industry against the various digital threats, and providing a reminder of the importance of being well prepared when an attack comes.

Norway warns industry against digital attacks
10 February 2021 | https://www.thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/it...

Following a number of virus attacks on Norwegian companies, including maritime companies, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) is warning the maritime industry against the various digital threats, and providing a reminder of the importance of being well prepared when an attack comes.

Artificial Intelligence to Improve the Shipping Industry’s Efficiency
02-10-2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/artificial-intelligence-to-im...