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India: Customised saving account for seafarers: operate without fear of geo-coordinates and time zone differences |
Kerala-headquartered Federal Bank launched an exclusive NR savings account scheme for the seafarer segment. This exclusive scheme is for mariners and they can execute banking transactions irrespective of the geo-coordinates and time zone differences... -Free Press Journal
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June Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator shows increase in seafarers stranded onboard vessels |
Increasing infection rates in key crew source countries and stricter crew-change protocols in major crew-change hubs are seen as main drivers for delayed and complicated crew changes... -.Hellenic Shipping News
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Seafarers – scum of the earth |
“When you chose going to sea as a career did you know you were becoming the scum of the earth?” This is the question a senior executive of a large shipmanagement company asked me as I was having a drink with him in Hong Kong. My reply was, “No, but in fact in my day we were not as badly treated as seafarers are today.” ... -Splash
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AMP Promotes Placement of Panamanian Seafarers in Panama Ship Registry |
In order to create new job opportunities for Panamanians, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) issued Resolution ADM No. 017-2021 of February 24, 2021, which grants a discount incentive to shipping companies of up to fifty percent (50%) on the current rate for technical documentation services for foreign seafarers who work on board ships with Panamanian registration and embark officers and cadets of Panamanian nationality... -Maritime-Executive
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Criminal investigation underway as X-Press Pearl flames subside |
The latest update from salvors reported that smoke was still issuing from the aft of the ship, and tugs will remain on the scene to spray and mist the vessel to cool hotspots... -Seatrade-Maritime
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Philippines: Clemency for delisted seafarers |
A seafarer who is penalized with delisting from the registry of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) may be granted clemency under certain circumstances... -Business Mirror
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Gulf of Guinea Pirates Kidnap Crew from Second Ghanaian Fishing Vessel |
Pirates operating in the Gulf of Guinea appear to be expanding their range of activity, possibly in response to the increased patrols and planned enhancement in security by Nigerian and other authorities... -Maritime-Executive
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New Zealand: Maritime Union Says South Island Disruption Highlights Need For Coastal Shipping |
The Maritime Union says disruption in the South Island due to flooding highlights the need for a boost to New Zealand’s coastal shipping.
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says coastal shipping could provide a essential lifeline to regions in future events... -Scoop
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Philippines: Group seeks more vaccination sites for seafarers |
The Associated Marine Officers and Seamen's Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) along with various stakeholders have called on the government to designate other vaccination sites solely for seafarers when the vaccination program starts this month... -Manila Times
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Fire on Iran navy ship at mouth of Gulf, crew evacuated - Report |
A fire broke out in an Iranian navy vessel near the mouth of the Gulf, but the entire crew was able to safely disembark, the semi-official news agency Fars quoted a navy statement as saying on Wednesday.... -Financial Post
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