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Pirate Attacks Drop In Asia During Q1 2021- ReCAAP
There was significant drop in armed robbery and piracy incidents in the continent of Asia during the first quarter of 2021, the Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) has said.…
SUEZ CANAL: Egypt Impounds MV Ever Given Over Financial Dispute
Authorities in Egypt has impounded a massive cargo vessel that blocked the Suez Canal last month amid a financial dispute with its owner, the canal chief and a judicial official said Tuesday.
Lt. Gen. Osama Rabie said the…
3 Months After: South Korean Vessel MT Hankuk Chemi Regains Freedom
Authorities in Iran said on Friday it has released a South Korean vessel intercepted three months ago along with the captain.
Iranian forces intercepted the South Korean tanker in the Persian Gulf in…
SUEZ CANAL: ITF Commends Seafarers’ Aboard Tugboats,Towing Vessels To Unblock MV Ever Given
The world’s foremost transport worker body is welcoming the end to the crisis affecting the MV Ever Given (IMO: 9811000), the cargo vessel that has been blocking the Suez Canal.
“We welcome news that the Ever Given has been…
WMU Commissions ITF To Carry Out Future Project On Maritime Sector
The World Maritime University (WMU) has been commissioned by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to carry out an independent research project on the Future of Work in the maritime sector.
According to a…
ITF , Chamber Of Shipping Launch Vaccine Guide For Seafarers’
The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF ) has commenced works with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) to produce a simple, easy-to-understand guide for seafarers on Covid-19 vaccinations.
The independent…
Philippines Revokes Licenses Of Manning Agents Over Abandonment Of Seafarers’
Apparently dissatisfied with the poor handling of the outcome, 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…
ZIM Shipping Canvasses Paperless Bill Of Lading
Israeli carrier ZIM is pushing its ambitions to ditch paper from bills off lading with a further investment in a local tech firm.
ZIM president and CEO Eli Glickman commented: “Today, ZIM is an industry leader in paperless…
Two Bulk Carriers Collide In Greece, As Crew Aboard Safe
Two dry bulk carriers collided 10 nautical miles west from the Greek island of Kithira in the southern Peloponnese over the weekend.
According to reports there were no injuries aboard the Liberian-flagged Kiveli which crashed…
ITF : Fiji Authorities Investigate Allegations Of Abuse On Seafarers
Fijian authorities have launched an investigation into a ferry company's allegedly abusive treatment of dozens of Filipino seafarers, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has said.
The union called for a…