Safety on the High Seas

Crew change crisis tipped to be worse than last year

2021-05-06- With many of the world’s top hub ports raising barriers to anyone who has been to South Asia recently there are growing. . . READ MORE

Global Maritime Forum introduces Crew Change Indicator

2021-05-06- The Global Maritime Forum announced the launch of the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator which aims. . . READ MORE

UN issues checklist to protect stranded seafarers’ human rights

2021-05-06– The joint initiative between the UN Global Compact, the UN Human Rights Office, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International. . . READ MORE
Source: Seatrade Maritime News

Vaccination roadmap launched to quicken seafarer jab rollout

2021-05-13– As the US, Netherlands and other nations begin to roll out vaccines to all seafarers, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has today. . . READ MORE

InterManager seals deal for 1m Johnson & Johnson shots, seeks government approval

2021-05-14– InterManager, the association for third party managers, has come good on its vow at the end of last month to solve the riddle of how to. . . READ MORE

Shipping Industry Unites in Effort to Stop Gulf of Guinea Piracy

2021-05-17– To raise world attention on the threats to shipping in the Gulf of Guinea and take the first steps to improve security, a task force. . . READ MORE

ISWAN, V.Group to boost seafarers’ mental wellbeing

2021-05-18– It is known that the COVID-19 pandemic and current crew change situation has negatively affected the health and wellbeing of seafarers. . . READ MORE

Nigeria ups hardware deployed to fight piracy

2021-05-21- The Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure – commonly called the Deep Blue Project. . . READ MORE

USCG sheds focus on mental health amid COVID-19

2021-05-21- Recognizing that mariner mental health concerns may adversely affect vessel operations and life at sea. . .READ MORE

InterManager to source vaccines for seafarers, frustrated with global organisations

2021-05-04- Ship manager association InterManager is to work privately in sourcing Covid-19 vaccines for its members seafarers frustrated that global. . . READ MORE
Source: Seatrade Maritime News

Huge Spike In Shipping Containers Lost At Sea

2021-04-27- Containers piled high on giant vessels carrying everything from car tires to smartphones are toppling over at an alarming rate, sending millions of dollars of cargo sinking. . . READ MORE

ILO adopts Resolution concerning COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers

2021-04-28- The International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a resolution for a global seafarers vaccination program proposed by the Cyprus Shipping Deputy. . . READ MORE

Watch: Meet the first American female Captain on a cruise ship

2020-11-24 –The video, produced by Celebrity Cruises, presents Captain Kate McCue, the first American woman to command a cruise ship. . . READ MORE

Canada establishes Seafarers’ Welfare Board

2020-11-16 –The Government of Canada in collaboration with the Canadian marine community, announced the establishment of the National Seafarers’ Welfare Board. . . READ MORE

MSC approves protocols to help stranded seafarers

2020-11-13 –An important set of protocols to help ensure safe crew changes and to emphasise the need for Governments to designate seafarers during as key workers. . . READ MORE
Source: SHIP Management International

Tech solution developed to resolve the crew change crunch

2020-11-13 –A Hong Kong maritime consultancy has developed technology it believes can ensure safe crew changes through the pandemic. . . READ MORE

EDITORIAL: Eagle Invests Big Money In Crew Crisis Solutions

2020-11-06 –Over 300,000 seafarers are stuck at sea in what the Pope has called one of the biggest crises ever to face the maritime industry but – despite declining profits. . . READ MORE

Seafarer rights project launched

2020-11-06 –The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) and the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), along with SSI members, have launched a new project focusing on seafarers’ labour and human rights. . . READ MORE

Report reveals systemic regulatory failures affecting seafarers

2020-11-10 –A team from the World Maritime University (WMU) launched a report, focusing on the systemic failures in the implementation of the regulatory regime. . . READ MORE

Latest seafarer poll paints grim picture of life onboard during the pandemic

2020-10-27- Seafarers continue to face a bleak future in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published yesterday by The Mission to Seafarers. . . READ MORE

Inmarsat ‘Crew Welfare Open Innovation Challenge’ shortlist announced

2020-10-26- Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced the shortlist of entries to the ‘Open Innovation Challenge’, a global competition aimed. . . READ MORE

Soaring costs discouraging crew changes in India

2020-07-09 –Soaring crew change costs in India are discouraging shipowners and managers from carrying out this task as seafarers pile up pressure. . . READ MORE
Source: Seatrade Maritime

Two attacks against ships in Singapore Strait last week

2020-07-08 –In its weekly report for 30 June-6 July, ReCAAP ISC informed of two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia. . . READ MORE

Governments pledge action for seafarers at international crew change summit

2020-07-10 –The governments of 12 countries issued a joint statement pledging their commitment to help solve the current seafarer ‘crisis’. . . READ MORE
Source: Seatrade Maritime

Shipping’s darkest secret: suicides at sea

2020-07-06- Shipping has been accused of covering up the numbers of suicides at sea with urgent calls to be more transparent about one of the sector’s darkest secrets. . . READ MORE

Five crew kidnapped by pirates from PIL cargoship offshore Benin

2020-07-03- Five seafarers have been kidnapped by pirates from a Pacific International Lines (PIL) multipurpose vessel Kota Budi offshore Benin. . . READ MORE

Source: Seatrade Maritime News

Phase Two Re-opening: Updated Requirements and Measures for Port of Singapore and Singapore-registered ships

2020-06-18 –As Singapore moves into Phase Two of Safe Transition, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has updated the requirements for crew change for cargo ships. . . READ MORE
Source: MPA Singapore

Frank Coles calls for modern day Berlin Airlift to resolve the crew change crisis

2020-06-19 –Wallem boss Frank Coles has called for a modern day ‘Berlin Airlift’ to fix the crew change crisis. The head of the Hong Kong. . . READ MORE

U.S. warns of pirates in southern Gulf of Mexico

RightShip scraps ratings system in favour of new safety score

2020-05-28- RightShip will scrap its ratings system in favour of a new safety score in the biggest shake-up at the maritime risk management. . . READ MORE

Panama to fine ships up to $10,000 in case they alter their transponders

2020-06-01- Panama’s Maritime Authority will impose sanctions on ships, as well as fines of up to $10,000 and withdrawing its flag. . . READ MORE

New US rule improving seafarers’ access to shore leave comes into force in June

2020-01-09- Owners and operators of ports and maritime facilities in the US have been reminded of the approaching deadlines for a new rule designed to improve seafarers’ access to shore leave. . . READ MORE
Source: Nautilus International 

RightShip scraps ratings system in favour of new safety score

2020-05-28- RightShip will scrap its ratings system in favour of a new safety score in the biggest shake-up at the maritime risk management. . . READ MORE

Panama to fine ships up to $10,000 in case they alter their transponders

2020-06-01- Panama’s Maritime Authority will impose sanctions on ships, as well as fines of up to $10,000 and withdrawing its flag. . . READ MORE

New US rule improving seafarers’ access to shore leave comes into force in June

2020-01-09- Owners and operators of ports and maritime facilities in the US have been reminded of the approaching deadlines for a new rule designed to improve seafarers’ access to shore leave. . . READ MORE
Source: Nautilus International 

ShipMoney Introduces Virtual Cards for Seafarer Wages

2020-05-18 –Maritime Payment Solutions, LLC (d/b/a ShipMoney), a global, industry-leading provider of payment solutions for maritime companies, has announced the introduction of ShipMoney Virtual Cards. . . READ MORE

Eight kidnapped Tommi Ritscher crew feed

2020-05-26 –Eight crewmembers who were kidnapped by pirates from containership Tommy Ritscher last month off. . . READ MORE

Singapore Loosens Restrictions on Crew Changes

2020-05-25 –Responding to the growing demand for crew change arrangements and the rising number of crewmembers stuck at sea, the Maritime and Port. . . READ MORE

Armed attackers board and rob product tanker off port of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

2020-05-26 –Accordingly, it has been reported that the Argentine crew of the Tosna Star has been stuck on board for months due to the novel coronavirus, unable to return to their homes. . . READ MORE

Tritan Software Launches New Telehealth Solution

2020-05-12- Tritan Software, the leading provider of health and safety technology platforms in the maritime industry, has announced the launch of SeaConsult. . . READ MORE

Armed Guards Repulse Pirate Attack on Product Tanker

2020-05-17- On Sunday afternoon, guards aboard the tanker Stolt Apal successfully repulsed a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden. . . READ MORE

Nigerian Navy Thwarts Hijacking of Chinese Fishing Vessel

2020-05-17- The Chinese fishing trawler Hailufeng 11, licensed to fish in Côte d’Ivoire, was taken by pirates on Thursday, May 14 in the Ivorian exclusive economic zone with. . . READ MORE

ReCAAP ISC warning: Three attacks against ships in Singapore Strait in 15 days

2020-04-30 –During 16-30 April, three incidents of armed robbery occurred onboard ships while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore. . . READ MORE

Sea Piracy in 2025: Piracy 2.0?

2020-04-22- Pirates have demonstrated their ability to revise their modes of operation in response to maritime industry behavior and the responses of coastal states. . . READ MORE

Preserving the structures that keep seafarers safe 

2020-04-23- Covid-19 and its economic impact has already had an unprecedented effect on our sector, as well as the wider world. With Clarksons expecting a 5% contraction of seaborne trade. . . READ MORE

Governments urged to back collective crew change plan

2020-04-15 –An alliance of maritime companies concerned about seafarer welfare and the viability of ocean supply chains in the midst of coronavirus restrictions has developed detailed crew. . . READ MORE

RightShip and Human Rights at Sea Join Forces

2020-04-07-Maritime Risk company RightShip and the independent civil society charity Human Rights at Sea have signed a long-term partnership agreement to help improve. . . READ MORE

Danica Crewing boss says seafarers at less risk if crew changes halted

Shipowner organisations highlight the risks of banning crew changes

Nine kidnapped in seventh attack off Cotonou in the space of just one month

2020-02-21- Another ship has been attacked in West Africa with nine crew kidnapped. The Alpine Penelope, a tanker belonging to Greece’s. . . READ MORE

ITOPF: Number of oil tanker spills in 2019 the lowest in 50 years

2020-01-13- The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) issued its oil spill statistics, noting a continuing. . . READ MORE

Robbery attempts in the Singapore Strait escalate

2020-02-10- Sunday saw two pirate incidents take place within an interval of an hour to a bulk carrier and a tanker while underway in the eastbound. . . READ MORE

Dryad: Indian Ocean High Risk Area Needs Rethinking

2019-01-21- Maritime security consultant Dryad Global has released its annual analysis of worldwide maritime security incidents. . . READ MORE

Crew Kidnappings Surge 50% Off W. Africa

2019-01-14 –TDespite overall piracy incidents declining in 2019, there was an alarming increase in crew kidnappings. . . READ MORE

ITOPF: Number of oil tanker spills in 2019 the lowest in 50 years

2019-01-13- The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) issued its oil spill statistics, noting a continuing decrease. . . READ MORE