In this issue: Seafarer Statistics in the EU – statistical review out now; Coast guard global summit – working level meeting – pioneering solutions for emerging ocean challenges; Newly contracted oil spill recovery vessel enters into stand-by service; EMCIP marine casualty platform user group meets online; EU Satellite-AIS Collaborative Forum meeting; First Administrative Board in-person meeting since pandemic began; EMSA eLaboratory and Virtual Reality Room open doors to EMSA Admin Board members; CISE network starts to take shape with roll-out of new Node; Facilitation of ship-to-shore reporting: pilot project demonstration held in Copenhagen; EQUASIS editorial board gathers at their 38th meeting; Annual Diplomatic Bazaar proceeds go this year to organisations supporting people in extreme need.