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CSM partners with Kadmos to automate crews’ salary payouts
19/07/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/csm-partners-with-kadmos-to-automat...

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) has announced a partnership with Berlin-based Fintech Kadmos to automate and digitalize its seafarers’ salary payouts. With a growing demand for better payment options that increase security and transparency,

SAR evacuates body of Filipino seafarer who died in work accident
14th July 2022 https://en.antaranews.com/news/239393/sar-evacuates-body-of-filipino-sea...

Ship catches fire off the coast of Lapu-Lapu, two hurt
Pegeen Maisie M. Sararana and Paul Lauro - | July 16,2022

Two out crew members of a ship, which has caught fire off the seas of Barangay Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, were injured on Saturday dawn, July 16, 2022. They were brought to the hospital for treatment. | Photo courtesy of PCG-7 via Pegeen Maisie Sararaña

Greek ports privatisation moves ahead
Sam Chambers July 15, 2022 https://splash247.com/greek-ports-privatisation-moves-ahead/

Greece’s ongoing port privatisation plans have turned to Alexandroupolis in the far northeast of the country near Bulgaria and Turkey.

A July 29 deadline has been set for bids to take over the port while investors are also being sought for the northwestern port of Igoumenitsa for which an August 5 deadline has been given.

FOBAP urges PH to complement US shipping law
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat June 23, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/23/fobap-urges-ph-to-complement-us-shipping-law/

The Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP) has urged the Philippine government to regulate shipping and standardize industry rates similar to the newly enacted shipping industry law amid continuing high freight costs of shipping lines servicing local exporters.

Kongsberg Digital signs prestigious MOU with Maritime Industry Authority in the Philippines
15/07/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/kongsberg-digital-signs-prestigious...

Survey launched into impact of Ukraine conflict on seafarers
Marcus Hand | Jul 14, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/survey-launched-impact...

The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) and the Ukraine Charity Co-ordination Group have launched a survey on what more needs to be done for seafarer impacted by war in Ukraine.

Hapag Boxship Arrives in Algeciras Missing its Captain
Jul 12, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/hapag-boxship-arrives-in-algecira...

Spanish authorities are investigating the mysterious disappearance of the captain of a containership that arrived late last week at the Port of Algeciras.

Wärtsilä to cut up to 450 jobs in Italy
Adis Ajdin July 14, 2022 https://splash247.com/wartsila-to-cut-up-to-450-jobs-in-italy/

Finnish marine technology firm Wärtsilä said it will scale down its manufacturing in Trieste, Italy, in a move which is expected to impact 450 employees with potential redundancy.

The discussions between Wärtsilä, employee representatives, as well as Italian authorities and institutions, will start in line with Italian legislation.

Autonomous Cargo Ships and New Collision Regulations
Alan M. Weigel July 14, 2022 https://www.marinelink.com/news/autonomous-cargo-ships-new-collision-498080