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ITF targets abusive manning agents in new campaign
CIH June 28, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/28/business/maritime/itf-targets-abu...

NO doubt the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) is already quite busy in its various campaigns against so-called Flags of Convenience (FOC), abandonment of seafarers and other advocacies; it now wants to get rid of some bad actors in the local manning community.

MAERSK container ship interrupted voyage after crew member unexplained death
Mikhail Voytenko Jun 29, 2023 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/42285/maersk-container-ship-...
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The Future of the Filipino Seafarer
Jerome Carlo Paunan June 26, 2023 https://pia.gov.ph/features/2023/06/26/the-future-of-the-filipino-seafarer

Filipino seafarers are the backbone of the global maritime industry. With over 489,000 Filipino sailors working on ships all over the world in 2022, these workers keep the world's supply chains moving and ensuring the safety of both ship passengers and cargo.

Shipping faces showdown over greenhouse gasses
Matt McGrath & Malcolm Senior 2 July 2023

The shipping industry is under growing pressure to dramatically curb planet-warming emissions from smokestacks at a meeting in London this week.

Maritime transport emits as much CO2 in a year as Germany but is the biggest global sector without a goal for cutting emissions to "net zero".

Some delegates at the UN summit want this by 2050 and emissions halved by 2030.

Campaigners say it would be the climate "deal of the decade" if agreed.

Marina wants to enhance training program for Filipino seafarers
Lorenz S. Marasigan July 3, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/07/03/marina-wants-to-enhance-trainin...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said it will include international labor best practices in the training of Filipino seafarers as part of the European Maritime Safety Agency‘s (EMSA) €4-million technical assistance.

Maersk hosts Equal At Sea 2023: Charting a course towards an inclusive future
03/07/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maersk-hosts-equal-at-sea-2023-char...

Day of Seafarers: Nigerian seafarers grapple with discrimination, rejection
Tola Adenubi June 29, 2023 https://tribuneonlineng.com/day-of-seafarers-nigerian-seafarers-grapple-...

President Marcos Jr uses Shipping Summit to reiterate his directive to prepare seafarers for a decarbonised future
01/07/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/president-marcos-jr-uses-shipping-s...

Seafarers’ contributions are vital for global economy
Lori Ann LaRocco June 30, 2023 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/seafarers-contributions-are-vital-for-...

SC ruling grants seaman’s $100,000 disability claims
Kathleen de Villa July 02, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1796110/sc-ruling-grants-seamans-100k-disa...