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ITF Secures Pay Increase for 250,000 Seafarers
Sep 25, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/itf-secures-pay-increase-for-250-...

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and a consortium of maritime employers have reached a new four-year labor contract covering 250,000 seafarers and 10,000 ships around the world.

GMA Pinoy TV presents seafarer exhibit "Bridging Horizons"
Kristine Lim September 26, 2023 https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/105824/gma-pin...

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PH seeks reelection in International Maritime Organization Council
September 27, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1210611

MANILA – The Philippines is seeking a reelection in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council.

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said as a member of the IMO Council, the Philippine government can sustain various technical cooperation projects and allow the country to implement state administration responsibilities.

Marcos assures Filipino seafarers of Magna Carta passage
CIH September 27, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/09/27/business/maritime/marcos-assures-...

Elevating maritime safety and sustainability: harnessing data for industry advancement
26/09/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/elevating-maritime-safety-and-susta...

At Home sa Abroad: How this seafarer turned lawyer fights for OFWs at sea
Sep 25, 2023 https://www.rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/at-home-sa-abroad-epis...

Marina eyes incentives for shipowners with review of domestic shipping act
September 25, 2023 https://www.portcalls.com/marina-eyes-incentives-for-shipowners-with-rev...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is eyeing incentives for shipowners and shipbuilders as it reviews the Domestic Shipping Development Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9295).

The incentives under the law, signed in 2004, had a 10-year sunset provision, thus expiring in 2014.

ATSB: Fatal Pilot Ladder Accident Has Enduring Lessons
September 19, 2023 https://www.marinelink.com/news/atsb-fatal-pilot-ladder-accident-endurin...

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Crew travel costs increase as airlines focus on revenue
Richard Clayton 19 Sep 2023

The number of seafarers flown around the world has returned to pre-Covid levels, but the expense has risen rapidly as carriers provide fewer seats between maritime hubs

China’s European port interests mapped
Sam Chambers September 20, 2023 https://splash247.com/chinas-european-port-interests-mapped/