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DOTr: PH gearing up to be major maritime nation
Emmie V. Abadilla November 21, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/21/dotr-ph-gearing-up-to-be-major-maritime-nat...

The Philippines is now gearing up to be a major maritime nation, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista announced Monday, November 21, 2022.

Manning exec warns of massive job loss due to ambulance chasing
Yashika F. Torib November 23, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/23/business/maritime/manning-exec-wa...

FOREIGN shipowners and ship managers have replaced Filipino seafarers with other nationalities because of the ambulance chasing problem in the country that is costing them millions of dollars.

Pasko Sa: a Filipino Christmas for our seafarers
23rd November, 2022 https://www.cbdnews.com.au/pasko-sa-a-filipino-christmas-for-our-seafarers

Giving hope to our seafarers
The Editorial Board November 22, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/22/opinion/editorial/giving-hope-to-...

A FORTNIGHT ago, Filipino seafarers were dismayed when word floated around that the European Commission (EC) might thumb its nose at their certification that gives them the authority to board EU ships.

The world’s hotspot for piracy is seeing calmer waters
Ananya Bhattacharya 21 Nov 2022

The Gulf of Guinea has seen far fewer armed robberies, kidnappings, and other maritime crimes this year

Six months since the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for a crackdown on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the body is expected to check on its progress, and see good results, at a meeting on Nov. 22.

MARINA, Nautical Institute to boost maritime education in PH
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz November 21, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1189090

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has partnered with the Nautical Institute (NI) to boost the country's maritime education and training (MET) through a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

In a statement on Monday, MARINA said the NI will provide the agency and local MET institutions with "academic advice and suggestions" through the MOU.

2022 Bar exam question on seafarer’s disability benefits claims
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | November 22,2022 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/475958/2022-bar-exam-question-on-seaf...

Can a seafarer be entitled to compensation for disability benefits if he finished his employment contract?

This is one of the questions included in the 2022 Bar Examinations for Labor Law and Social Legislations.

Cybersecurity Risk Remains the Leading Concern for Autonomous Shipping
Ziaul Haque Munim Nov 21, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/cybersecurity-risk-remains-the...

Two seafarers injured in blast on Greek offshore support vessel
Gary Dixon 21 November 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/two-seafarers-injured-in-blast...

Accident occurred on Asso Marine ship during equipment tests off France

Two crew members were taken to hospital after an explosion on a Greek offshore support ship off France.

Crew wWelfare Enhanced At Anglo-Eastern By Connecting Seafarers With Inmarsat Fleet Hotspot
November 21, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/crew-wwelfare-enhanced-at-anglo-eastern-by-connecti...

Leading global ship manager provides its seafarers with reliable, high-speed internet access through Inmarsat’s award-winning crew connectivity solution