Cargo ship captain Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar, first officer Hitihanillage Subhoda Janendra Tilakaratna convicted over Mauritius oil spill

Cargo ship captain convicted over Mauritius oil spill
22 Dec 2021 https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2021/1222/1268117-oil-spil-conviction/

The captain and first mate of a bulk carrier that crashed into a coral reef off Mauritius, causing the Indian Ocean archipelago's worst-ever environmental disaster, have been convicted of endangering safe navigation.

ICS, ITF warn Omicron puts supply chain at risk

ICS, ITF warn Omicron puts supply chain at risk
Yashika F. Torib December 22, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/22/business/maritime/ics-itf-warn-om...

International transport organizations and unions representing road, air, and sea transport warned that world leaders' 'knee-jerk' reactions to the Omicron variant put transport workers and the global supply chain at greater risk of collapse.

AMOSUP announces increase in seafarers' pay

AMOSUP announces increase in seafarers' pay
December 22, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/22/business/maritime/amosup-announce...

IN what could be considered a reward for braving the pandemic and, in many instances, for serving onboard their ships beyond their contracts, seafarers in over 9,000 ships worldwide will enjoy a 4.5 percent increase in wages and compensation over two years starting January 1, 2022.

Special permits for ships sought to speed up aid, transport to Odette-wrecked Siargao

Special permits for ships sought to speed up aid, transport to Odette-wrecked Siargao
Anjo Bagaoisan, Dec 21 2021 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/21/21/special-permits-for-ships-sought-...

SURIGAO CITY—Surigao del Norte’s provincial disaster risk reduction and management office (PDRRMO) has asked the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to allow more sea vessels to help bring aid and transport people to Siargao Island.

Marina to shipowners: Prioritize relief operations

Marina to shipowners: Prioritize relief operations
Yashika F. Torib December 22, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/22/business/maritime/marina-to-shipo...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has called on shipowners to prioritize the transport of relief and rehabilitation goods in areas hit by Typhoon Odette.

Cebu port resumes operations

Cebu port resumes operations
Mitchelle Palaubsanon December 22, 2021 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2021/12/22/2149362/cebu-port-resumes-ope...

CEBU, Philippines — The Cebu Baseport in Cebu City, which was damaged due to Typhoon Odette, has resumed operations.

Cebu Port Authority general manager Leonilo Miole said cargo operations at the Cebu International Port also resumed on Saturday.

China’s shipping insiders brace for another full year of rising freight rates having a ‘profound impact on trade

China’s shipping insiders brace for another full year of rising freight rates having a ‘profound impact on trade
Luna Sun 19 Dec, 2021 https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3160158/chinas-shippi...

The IMO Assembly adopted a resolution on comprehensive action to address seafarers' challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

The IMO Assembly adopted a resolution on comprehensive action to address seafarers' challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic
2021 December 20 https://en.portnews.ru/news/322959/

Philippines aims to remain world’s number one supplier of seafarers

Philippines aims to remain world’s number one supplier of seafarers
Jun Concepcion 20 Dec 2021

Maritime agency head says the country’s deployments are back to the pre-coronavirus era average of 40,000 each month

At least 120 vessels off Cebu either sank or ran aground due to ‘Odette’ — PCSA chair

At least 120 vessels off Cebu either sank or ran aground due to ‘Odette’ — PCSA chair
Connie Fernandez-Brojan 21 Dec 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1530183/at-least-120-vessels-off-cebu-eith...

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