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MARINA slaps fines on Chinese vessels operating in Manila Bay
Darwin G. Amojelar February 20, 2023 https://manilastandard.net/business/transport-tourism/314307103/marina-s...

The Maritime Industry Authority said Monday said it penalized Chinese vessels that were allegedly engaged in “suspicious” activities in Manila Bay.

CMA Shipping 2023: Employers, unions, and owners unite over seafarer challenges
Gary Howard | Feb 20, 2023 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/management-crewing/employers-unions-an...

China’s shipping containers pile up at overcrowded port as overseas orders dwindle
Ji Siqi 20 Feb, 2023 https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3210870/chinas-shippi...

Foreign seaman found hanged in his cabin in Salamina
18.02.2023 • https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1205035/foreign-seaman-found-hanged-in...

A 30-year-old cadet was found hanged inside his cabin on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship on Friday, state-run broadcaster ERT reported. The man was a foreign national.

Workplace Safety Screenings Announces New Seafarer Venture
13/02/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/workplace-safety-screenings-announc...

Workplace Safety Screenings (WSS), the leading provider of workplace health and safety services, is pleased to announce the establishment of Port Health, a seafarer-focused healthcare venture, headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Philippines Charged 15 Crew Members For Smuggling P400 Million Worth Sugar
MI News Network February 17, 2023 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/philippines-charged-15-crew-...

A looming manpower crisis in the maritime industry
Author: 13newsnow.com
February 17, 2023

NYK seals crew transfer vessel charter with Siemens Gamesa
Adis Ajdin February 16, 2023 https://splash247.com/nyk-seals-crew-transfer-vessel-charter-with-siemen...

Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has sealed a crew transfer vessel (CTV) time charter contract with wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa.

The vessel will transport workers to the offshore wind farm at Ishikari Bay New Port, which is scheduled to begin commercial operation in December 2023.

Business group seeks government help on seafarers
Robertzon Ramirez - February 18, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/18/2245760/business-group-see...

MANILA, Philippines — A maritime business group is calling for help from the government amid fears that 50,000 seafarers may be on the verge of losing their jobs for failure to comply with international maritime safety standards of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).

Villar bats for revitalization of PH maritime industry
Mario Casayuran February 17, 2023, https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/17/villar-bats-for-revitalization-of-ph-mariti...

Senator Cynthia A. Villar on Friday, February 17, encouraged government agencies and the private sector to join efforts to revitalize the maritime industry.