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Talisay: Why retired seaman shot and wounded his wife, 2 children
Futch Anthony Inso - December 18,2024 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/612645/talisay-why-retired-seaman-sho...

Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law, with enhanced protections and fair pay
Corina Stoicescu December 19, 2024 https://seanews.co.uk/people/seafarer-rights-to-be-enshrined-in-law-with...

Seafarers are set to gain enhanced protections for their welfare and working conditions with the introduction of new legal requirements proposed by the Government.

Adopt A Ship expanding in-school maritime awareness program in The Philippines
December 17, 2024 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/adopt-a-ship-expanding-in-scho...

MSC 109 notes updates on maritime industry’s burning issues
The Editorial Team December 17, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/msc-109-notes-updates-on-maritime-industrys-burni...

During the Maritime Safety Committee’s 109th session (MSC 109), held on 2-6 December, safety, maritime security, armed robbery and piracy were on top of the agenda with the Committee noting updates and key developments regarding the industry’s burning issues.

Op-Ed: Urgent reality of regulations to set in for the shipping industry
Steve Esau December 19, 2024 https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-eds/op-ed-urgent-reality-of-regulatio...

In 2025, the urgent reality of regulations will set in for the shipping industry.

With the arrival of the new year, we begin the five-year countdown to IMO’s first notable deadline – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 20% by 2030.

End the export of Filipinos
Philippine Daily Inquirer / December 17, 2024 https://opinion.inquirer.net/179248/end-the-export-of-filipinos?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

President Marcos has a dream: to “make overseas work a choice rather than a necessity” one day.

Tackling a growing cybersecurity threat in an increasingly connected industry
14/12/2024 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/tackling-a-growing-cybersecurity-th...

Brazilian Police Crack Down on Europe-Bound Cocaine Shipments
Dec 15, 2024 https://maritime-executive.com/article/brazilian-police-crack-down-on-eu...

Storm splits Russian cargo ship carrying oil products in Kerch Strait
Marwa Bahloul 15 December 2024 https://al24news.com/en/storm-splits-russian-cargo-ship-carrying-oil-pro...

A Russian cargo ship carrying oil products broke apart near the Kerch Strait due to bad weather, Russian media ASTRA reported on Sunday.

Anchoring Seafarers’ Rights: An Indispensable Step For Pakistan’s Maritime Future – OpEd
Syeda Fizzah Shuja December 15, 2024 https://www.eurasiareview.com/15122024-anchoring-seafarers-rights-an-ind...