Six new virus outbreaks have been uncovered in Australian ports in recent weeks as concerns grow that labour-supply countries are failing to ensure crew are properly screened. According to estimates by the International Maritime Organization, […]
Strong winds blew Taiwan’s largest bunkering tanker off its spot, causing it to hit part of a wharf in Taichung port on 19 October 2020. Authorities said that the 2,489 dwt Taian No. 2 was […]
Crew change activity at the outer anchorage of India’s Cochin Port Trust (CPT) is poised to become more expensive for global shipowners with the announcement of additional user charges. CPT has been a sought-after gateway […]
Australian seafarers could relieve the COVID-19 positive crew on board the bulk carrier Patricia Oldendorff at anchor off Port Hedland, the world’s largest iron ore export port in Australia. The offer was made by the […]
The Bangladesh government has moved to set up health facilities in all seaports and state-owned marine academies for emergency treatment of seafarers and port employees. On 21 September, the parliamentary committee on Ministry of Shipping […]
A preliminary court hearing in the Netherlands has ruled that the Non-Seafarers’ Work Clause, the so-called Dockers’ Clause of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that came into force on 1 January, should be set aside […]
Captain Rajnish Shah claimed his flag state endorsement was suspended on 8 June for measures he took to protect his crew from exposure to COVID-19. The shipowners instigated an investigation into two events it claims […]
As maritime workers and unions call for the need to create supportive and accepting workplaces for LGBTQIA individuals within the industry, SAS takes a look at issues companies might need to address Taking the first […]
Captain Andrzej Lasota has been languishing in one of Mexico’s maximum-security prisons, facing drug trafficking charges for 14 months with no sign of a trial on the horizon. Colleagues have expressed doubts over the legitimacy […]
The pandemic has significantly affected the cruise sector and damaged public perception. SAS explores what changes should be made so that cruise ship travel can restart safely “There are decades where nothing happens; and there […]
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