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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...

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.