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Growing plastic pollution in the ocean in wake of COVID-19

Our beaches and ocean have been hit by a tidal wave of COVID-19 waste including plastic face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer bottles and food packaging.

New COVID-19 app for river cruise ports in Europe

The app PORT SEE makes it easier for shipping companies and tour operators to quickly find information per port.

Royal Caribbean Group extends Cruise with Confidence policy

Royal Caribbean Group is extending its “Cruise with Confidence” cancellation policy to sailings through April 2022 to provide peace of mind in vacation planning.

Princess Cruises extends pause of select global ship operations until December

Guests can request a full refund for all monies paid on their booking through this online form.

ONE initiates Marine Safety and Quality Campaign 2020

Ocean Network Express (ONE) initiates Marine Safety and Quality Campaign to reiterate marine navigation safety practices.

North P&I Club calls for collective action on crew repatriation

Crew changes continue to be hindered by quarantining, visa issues and bureaucracy

Baleària Caribbean resumes passenger sailing’s between Port Everglades and the Bahamas

To increase safety and put their customers at ease, the ferry company has reduced its sailing capacity to ensure social distancing.

Costa extends pause for its cruises until August 15th 2020

Costa is taking steps to inform both travel agents and guests affected by these changes.

GCube highlights growing cyber threat to renewable energy companies

Renewable energy asset owners relying more heavily on digital systems during the current period of COVID-19 lockdown

ISWAN launches campaign to strengthen crew relationships during current crisis

The campaign aims to emphasise the importance of connecting with others for our wellbeing, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic where shore leave is not possible and crew changes are delayed by months.

Report: technology can benefit crew safety, health and wellbeing at sea

Welfare 2.0 report investigates the role of technology in enhancing crew safety, health and well-being

Keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing, urge UN entities

The world’s reliance on maritime transport makes it more important than ever to keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing, and to support ship crew changeovers, the United Nations maritime and trade entities said in a joint statement.

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