The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday said it had sanctioned four shipping firms for transporting Venezuelan oil, the latest escalation in Washington’s effort to oust socialist President Nicolas … [Read more...] about U.S. sanctions four shipping companies for transporting Venezuelan oil
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US Ports alert- Failure to comply with US COVID-19 regulations
This article advise readers of the potential risk of vessel detention, civil and criminal penalties in the US in the event of non-compliance with recent COVID-19 regulations. The US Coast Guard has … [Read more...] about US Ports alert- Failure to comply with US COVID-19 regulations
Lost Opportunity for India: Sri Lanka ship crew change service gathers pace
Crew change services from Sri Lanka’s Mattala Airport for global shipping is gathering pace with a charter flight coming from Belgium coming with fresh seafarers for a cruise ship docked at the … [Read more...] about Lost Opportunity for India: Sri Lanka ship crew change service gathers pace
DOLE order for manning agencies to pay for seafarers’ lodging hit
MANILA, Philippines — Manning agencies are objecting to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) order compelling recruitment and manning agencies to shoulder the board and lodging expenses of … [Read more...] about DOLE order for manning agencies to pay for seafarers’ lodging hit
ETF and ECSA Urge Issuance of EU Schengen Visas to Seafarers
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) have addressed an open letter to the European Commission and the EU Member States, among … [Read more...] about ETF and ECSA Urge Issuance of EU Schengen Visas to Seafarers
