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NMP exceeds annual target for trained seafarers
Yashika F. Torib January 4, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/04/business/maritime/nmp-exceeds-ann...

THE National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), the sole government maritime training and research center of the country, has achieved its annual target of seafarers trained for 2022.

Marina to launch boat design competition
Genivi Verdejo January 4, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/04/business/maritime/marina-to-launc...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) invites all registered naval architects and BS Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering students to participate in the boat design contest.

China Shipowners’ Association joins the International Chamber of Shipping
Katherine Si | Jan 05, 2023 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/china-shipowners-associatio...

China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) officially joins The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) from the beginning of 2023.

Vessel Vulnerabilities: Why Attackers Increasingly Target Maritime
05/01/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/vessel-vulnerabilities-why-attacker...

Charting the future of Malaysia’s maritime industry
DR IZYAN MUNIRAH MOHD ZAIDEEN & CAPT MOHD FAIZAL RAMLI January 4th, 2023 https://themalaysianreserve.com/2023/01/04/charting-the-future-of-malays...

THE maritime history of Malaysia dates back to the time of the Malacca Sultanate in the 15th century. 

Armed Pirates Rob Two Offshore Vessels in Bay of Campeche
Jan 1, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/armed-pirates-rob-two-offshore-ve...

The offshore oil and gas sector in Mexico's Bay of Campeche is a longtime hotspot for armed robbery, often linked to organized crime. Armed pirates boarded two offshore vessels in two days on the 28th and 29th, according to local media, leaving the crew unharmed but making off with valuable equipment. 

Lula 2.0? Brazil’s maritime sector watches return of president for course changes
Eric Priante Martin 30 December 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/shipyards/lula-2-0-brazil-s-maritime-sect...

As Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepares to take office on 1 January, minister promises to end privatisation of largest port and shipyards hope for support of old

China's Lockdowns are Over, but its Shipping Outlook is Still Mixed
Jan 1, 2023 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/china-s-lockdowns-are-over-bu...

AFP intensifying presence in West Philippines Sea
Michael Punongbayan - January 2, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/02/2234728/afp-intensifying-p...

MANILA, Philippines — Ensuring that territorial defense remains a top priority, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is increasing its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even during President Marcos’ scheduled visit to China this week.

Indonesia’s digitalisation in maritime sector proves effective: Minister
VNA, December 29, 2022 https://en.vietnamplus.vn/indonesias-digitalisation-in-maritime-sector-p...

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan on December 28 announced that the country is effectively digitalising its maritime sector with a focus given to port connectivity and digitalisation.