It has been many times supported that people are the weak link between the hacker and the company, as it is the human factor that leads to a cyber incident, whether it is a wrongly used USB or a link clicked. Yet, it is up to the organization build a culture of trust and knowledge around cyber security and make its employees understand the importance of being cyber resilient and reporting mistakes. 

Human Rights At Sea (HRAS) received a report by an engine cadet who got seriously assaulted by a senior crew member. Following this incident, HRAS shares the key issues surrounding this kind of incidents and highlights that "employers have a direct legal and contractual responsibility to protect employees."

In line with its cyber security series, the MPA Singapore published a new infographic focusing on the importance of securing social media and using them safely.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a circular concerning updates on crew change operations, specifically in regards to crew sign off from ocean going cargo ships that requireCPVOD-19 pre-departure testing in Singapore.

OCIMF's new vessel inspection programme will build upon its existing programme through an enhanced inspection regime, processes and tools that will provide richer insight into the safety of a vessel on an ongoing basis.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued a publication which includes important information for Singapore Port Waters as well as the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.

The Port of Amsterdam tested on February 8 and 9 its shore power for short sea vessels at a terminal, aiming towards a more sustainable future and searching for many ways to achieve that.

The COVID-19 pandemic led the UK to implement stricter measures to those arriving, informing that those arriving in the country will have to book a hotel and stay in quarantine from the point of their arrival. The day of arrival in England will be treated as day zero.

Five seafarers have been abandoned off the coast of Umm Al Quwain, in the United Arab Emirates, while also they haven't received their wages for 32 months and are unable to go ashore for not having the right documents.

AP Moller Maersk launched on January, a new block train dedicated to transporting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from China to Poland as mainland Europe continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.