Covid-19
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What it’s like to be a seafarer during COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has put seafarers around the world in precarious situations. As of July 2021, It is estimated…
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BIMCO’s shipping market overview
Macroeconomics: Global recovery threatened by vaccine inequalities and supply chain woes Unequal vaccine distribution has put a stopper in…
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5 questions about rough seas and ocean freight
A conversation with Edward Aldridge, Agility’s Ocean Freight Chief. Shippers were hoping to see a return to normal in…
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Shipping Ikea
Giant retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Home Depot have been chartering their own containerships for a little while now.…
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Danish ports offers COVID-19 vaccines
Danish and foreign seafarers often spend months at sea, and it can be challenging to get vaccine schedules to…
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How do crew changes work?
The UK Club has been working with over 200 members of our correspondents network to produce a comprehensive document…
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Low vaccination rate among seafarers
“Seafarers must be recognized as key workers and given priority access to Covid-19 vaccines.” Covid-19 vaccinations of seafarers are…
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COVID fund hits 1 million
The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) has reached its goal of raising US$1 million to provide vital relief for…
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3rd world’s largest port turns ships away
Vessels are diverting from the Ningbo Meidong Container Terminal, one of China’s busiest marine transportation hubs, to other terminals.…
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BIMCO warns of officer shortage
Launched today, the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry…
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