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IMO settles for ‘by or around 2050’ net-zero target for shipping
Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez July 7, 2023

Experts call the new target ‘vague and non-committal’. It is understood that China – the world's biggest shipowner – had blocked attempts by climate-vulnerable states to bring the sector in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

After two weeks of tough negotiations, 175 member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) failed to agree on absolute emission reduction targets by the middle of the century.

TUCP proposes a “Just” transition to save seafaring jobs
July 6, 2023 https://journal.com.ph/tucp-proposes-a-just-transition-to-save-seafaring...

Report: Seafarers Charged $50 to $7,500 in Illegal Recruiting Fees
Jul 4, 2023 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/report-seafarers-charged-50-t...

Norwegian Cruise Line Makes a Policy Change for Crew Members
Melissa Mayntz Jul 3, 2023 https://www.cruisehive.com/norwegian-cruise-line-makes-a-policy-change-f...

From tattoos to jewelry to facial hair, Norwegian Cruise Line has updated its crew member grooming guidelines.

NMP supports seafarers’ well-being thru medical mission, pampering services
July 04, 2023 https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/2023/07/04/nmp-supports-seafarers-well...

$4.36M EMSA assistance to boost seafarers' training
Genivi Verdejo July 5, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/05/business/maritime/436m-emsa-assis...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and European Commission (EC) will use the €4 million ($4.36 million) technical assistance from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to improve seafarer education and training.

Marina gears up for IMO Member State Audit Scheme
Genivi Verdejo July 5, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/05/business/maritime/marina-gears-up...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is preparing for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (Imsas) in October 2023.

Marina convened an inter-agency meeting as the maritime administration gets ready for the Imsas.

Seafarers are charged an average of $1,872 on illegal recruitment fees
The Editorial Team July 3, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/seafarers-are-charged-an-average-of-1872-on-illeg...

Report reveals extent of illegal fees for seafarer recruitment
04/07/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/report-reveals-extent-of-illegal-fe...

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