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Severe drought in Panama hits global shipping industry
Oliver Telling, Christine Murray August 14 2023 https://www.ft.com/content/86839bc7-1926-4bf6-b593-1720f7fbd8b4

A severe drought in Panama is leading to unusually long delays and tough restrictions along one of the world’s most important trade routes, illustrating the challenge climate change poses to global commerce.

Lessons learned: Adequate knowledge of maritime English is essential
The Editorial Team August 16, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/lessons-learned-adequate-knowledge-of-maritime-en...

CHIRP Maritime presents a reported case where the pilot struggled to communicate with the master due to poor knowledge of maritime English, in order to draw lessons learned from the situation.

Initial Report

Boat impounded in €4.2m cocaine probe used by 'inexperienced seafarers'
Chris McNulty 15 Aug 2023 https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/1272979/boat-impounded-in-...

Gardai are continuing to urge people in coastal communities and islands off Donegal to be alert for 'unusual activity'

Filipino captain finds meaning in vlogging
Yashika F. Torib August 16, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/08/16/business/maritime/filipino-captai...

MILLENNIAL Filipino seafarers have already gone beyond their profession. With the advent of technology in their formative years, this generation of seafarers has learned to harness its power to spur interest and interaction with people from within and outside the industry.

Nigeria signs MoU with 16 countries on seafarers’ certificate recognition
Adaku Onyenucheya 16 August 2023 https://guardian.ng/business-services/nigeria-signs-mou-with-16-countrie...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have disclosed that it signed memorandum of understandings (MoUs) with 16 countries in three years on the recognition of Certificate of Competency (CoC) and Training of seafarers.

FMC expands its investigation into charges levied by MSC
Sam Chambers August 15, 2023 https://splash247.com/fmc-expands-its-investigation-into-charges-levied-...

Not for the first time in recent months, lawyers for Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) find themselves battling a case at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC.

PH assure protection of Filipino seafarer's rights, welfare in China Maritime Forum 2023
Yashika F. Torib August 16, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/08/16/business/maritime/ph-assure-prote...

THE Philippine government, through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), affirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers at the China Maritime Forum 2023.

Vessels for reclamation projects monitored
Franco Jose C. Baroña August 15, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/08/15/news/national/vessels-for-reclama...

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Monday it would continue to closely monitor and inspect foreign vessels reportedly involved in reclamation activities in Manila Bay.

20 ship manufacturing firms open shop in Davao region
Ivy Tejano Aug 16, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/16/20-ship-manufacturing-firms-open-shop-in-dav...

DAVAO CITY – Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao Leo Tereso Magno reported on Tuesday, August 15, that around 20 ship manufacturing firms have established operations in the Davao region, attracting the interest of international enterprises to invest in the area.

TIMELINE: The killing of 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar in Navotas
Jairo Bolledo Aug 12, 2023 https://www.rappler.com/nation/timeline-killing-jemboy-baltazar-navotas/