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Relatives searching for loved ones after Greek migrant boat disaster, as hundreds more feared dead
By Sana Noor Haq and Elinda Labropoulou, June 15, 2023 https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/15/europe/migrant-boat-sinking-greece-ca...

Remittances climb in April despite headwinds
Ramon Royandoyan June 15, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/business/2023/06/15/2274097/remittances-climb-a...

MANILA, Philippines — Money sent home by overseas Filipinos to their families rose in April, despite recession concerns plaguing developed economies.

Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday showed that remittances coursed through banks grew 3.7% year-on-year to $2.48 billion in April.

ITF expo highlights seafarers, rights
Yashika F. Torib June 14, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/14/business/maritime/itf-expo-highli...

SEAFARERS and their rights will take center stage as the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) holds a three-day expo from June 23-25 at the CCP Complex, Pasay City in honor of Filipino seafarers.

Approximately 5,000 seafarers and their families are expected to attend the event.

Shedding Light on Seafarer Mental Health for a Safer Maritime Industry
Sue Terpilowski June 12, 2023 https://seanews.co.uk/safety-security/shedding-light-on-seafarer-mental-...

Study highlights need to upskill seafarers for shipping’s new landscape
14 Jun 2023 https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/study-highlights-need-to-upsk...

A study published by DNV and co-sponsored by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) stresses the need to improve seafarer skills related to digitalisation and decarbonisation

Growing Number Of Seafarers Reporting Abuse, Bullying, Harassment And Discrimination
MI News Network June 13, 2023 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/growing-number-of-seafarers-...

Propelme honors Filipino seafarers with entertainment, seminars
Yashika F. Torib June 14, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/14/business/maritime/propelme-honors...

FILIPINO seafarers in Manila are in for a treat as propelme, a maritime social network that serves as a one-stop shop for maritime professionals, is set to host a Seafarer Fiesta on June 24 at the Sunset Pavilion in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

Chief engineer convicted in pollution case
Bojan Lepic June 14, 2023 https://splash247.com/cargo-ship-chief-engineer-convicted-in-pollution-c...

A chief engineer of a general cargo ship is facing potential jail time after being convicted by a jury in the US in a pollution case.

Jailing masters harms fight against drugs trade, warns ICS
Paul Peachey 7 June 2023

The criminalisation of seafarers who raise the alarm about drug discoveries is counterproductive and unacceptable, says senior security official

The criminalisation of seafarers who uncover contraband on their vessels is hampering the fight against organised drug smuggling, the International Chamber of Shipping says.

Ship Captain Attacked by Orcas Again Says They Developed Their Strategy
Pandora Dewan 6/10/23 https://www.newsweek.com/ship-captain-attacked-killer-whales-developed-s...

A sailor who has been ambushed twice by the same pod of orcas says the killer whales are refining their strategy. This comes amid a concerning rise in orca attacks on boats along the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates Europe from Africa.