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Bermuda Triangle is real! Sailors find 'ghost ship' drifting with no crew onboard
John Bett 29 Dec 2022 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/bermuda-triangle-real-sailors-f...

Two sailors found an abandoned ship in the Bermuda triangle with no crew onboard and no distress signals in sight, and after research they discovered it had been lost long ago

Report: EU Considers Filipino Seafarer Ban Over Training Deficiencies
Dec 29, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/report-eu-considers-filipino-seaf...

AFP assists 17 Vietnamese seafarers off Palawan
Dec 28 2022 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/28/22/afp-assists-17-vietnamese-seafare...

The Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, through its Littoral Monitoring Station (LMS) Melville, helped 17 Vietnamese crew members of a vessel that ran aground in Balabac, Palawan Tuesday.

CBCP pays tribute to seafarers this holiday season
Christina Hermoso December 28, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/28/cbcp-pays-tribute-to-seafarers-this-holiday...

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) assured seafarers and their families of prayers and support as it paid tribute to their sacrifices and hard work.

AMSA: Industry needs to revisit current crewing strategies and start treating seafarers decently
Mick Kinley December 28, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/cm-amsa-industry-needs-to-revisit-current-crewing...

Amidst COVID Surge, China Reopens Shore Access for Seafarers
Dec 27, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/amidst-covid-surge-china-reopens-...

Amidst a growing surge of COVID-19 cases, China is preparing to reopen its ports of entry to foreign travelers - including seafarers - without any quarantine period or testing on arrival. The new policy will take effect on January 8. 

Europe Could Ban Filipino Crews From Cargo Ships, Rocking an Already Messed-Up Industry
Ryan Erik King 28 Dec 2022 https://jalopnik.com/europe-could-ban-filipino-crews-from-cargo-ships-ro...

European regulators claim that Philippine maritime education doesn't meet international standards, threatening another huge disruption to the shipping industry.

Seafarer covid-19 vaccine program draws to a close
28/12/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarer-covid-19-vaccine-program-d...

A Port of Long Beach COVID-19 vaccination program for mariners aboard cargo vessels calling in the San Pedro Bay will wind down by year’s end after delivering nearly 12,000 shots to sailors.

Denmark reaffirms support for PH efforts on intl maritime compliance
Yashika F. Torib December 28, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/28/business/maritime/denmark-reaffir...

THE Danish government has reaffirmed its support for the Philippine maritime industry's efforts to comply with international maritime standards as set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention.

Gov’t rushes solutions to save 400k seamen’s jobs
Vito Barceloby December 28, 2022 https://manilastandard.net/news/314291326/govt-rushes-solutions-to-save-...