seafarertimes.com ~ Maritime News for Filipino Seafarers

Stimulating economic growth through big-ticket transport projects
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz July 22, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1206167

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is looking to further stimulate economic growth through big-ticket transport infrastructure projects that are effective at creating jobs.

Marcos orders agencies to improve seaman training
John Victor D. Ordoñez July 20, 2023 https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2023/07/20/535256/marcos-orders-...

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday urged state agencies concerned with the maritime industry to bolster ties with the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to improve local seafarer training and education.

Understanding the MIDP
Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel July 19, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/19/business/maritime/understanding-t...

MIDP is an acronym that has been broadcast since 2018 and continues to be circulated as an important maritime agenda.

Marina drives maritime sector growth, refines MIDP
Genivi Verdejo July 19, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/19/business/maritime/marina-drives-m...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) refined plans and programs through active collaboration with maritime sector stakeholders during the National Validation Workshop for the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028.

Game changer or white elephant? China eyes Asean links with shipping canal
He Huifeng 24 Jul, 2023 https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3228524/china-widen-a...

Shipping needs a target of 50% reduction in accidents by 2050
Richard Clayton 17 Jul 2023

Complacency, a lack of data, and siloed operations are slowing progress in improving maritime safety culture, according to a roundtable focusing on the human element

Shipping lines relegate Nigerian seafarers with poor wages
Bayo Akomolafe July 17, 2023 https://newtelegraphng.com/shipping-lines-relegate-nigerian-seafarers-wi...

Our ace in the global maritime industry
July 18, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/07/18/our-ace-in-the-global-maritime-...

The Philippines relies on shipping to link more than 7,000 islands. Shipping also connects the country to international commerce and trade. Our maritime industry, which employs hundreds of thousands of Filipinos, is one of the most critical sectors of the economy, and a vital component in attaining socioeconomic progress and inclusive growth.

Seafarer remittances account for 8.9% of Philippines’ GDP
July 3, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/seafarer-remittances-account-for-8-9-of-philippin...

Using the Philippines as a case study, a report commissioned by the ICS from the Institute of the Americas, highlights how seafarer remittances contributed considerably to the nation’s GDP in 2022.

Drug and alcohol related incidents
Jacob Damgaard July 17, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/drug-and-alcohol-related-incidents/

Mr. Jacob Damgaard, Associate Director, Loss Prevention, Britannia P&I Club says that drug and alcohol abuse is a problem that affects all industries, including shipping.