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Senate inquiry eyed on PH seafarers’ protection, training
Daniza Fernandez - November 04, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1689249/fwd-hontiveros-to-seek-senate-inqu...

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing for a Senate inquiry aimed at protecting the status and welfare of thousands of Filipino seafarers.

MARINA: Pinoy seamen not losing jobs aboard European Union ships
Vince Lopez and Maricel Cruz November 3, 2022 https://manilastandard.net/news/national/314275297/marina-pinoy-seamen-n...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has denied reports ted claiming that Filipino seafarers might lose their jobs aboard European Union (EU) ships for non-compliance with EU maritime standards.

PH in 'full compliance' with EU maritime grievances: MARINA
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz November 3, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1187689

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Thursday disputed reports that Filipino seafarers are in danger of losing their jobs in ships from the European Union (EU) over non-compliance with EU maritime standards.

Ople clarifies MARINA’s role in addressing EMSA concern
Marita Moaje November 3, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1187709

MANILA – Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople clarified on Thursday that the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) remains part of the task force directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to address concerns raised by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on Filipino seafarers.

'No EU ban on Filipino seafarers'
Franco Jose C. Baroña November 4, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/04/news/no-eu-ban-on-filipino-seafar...

THE Philippines did not fail in the recent audit conducted by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on the country's training program and accreditation system for seafarers, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista clarified on Thursday.

Attacker missing after seafarer stabbed on Vitol MR tanker
Gary Dixon 3 November 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/attacker-missing-after-seafarer-s...

Brawl reported on clean product carrier off New Caledonia

One seafarer is missing and another was injured in a stabbing on a Vitol-controlled tanker in the Pacific.

Seafarer dies due to linehandling incident at Port of Charleston
The Editorial Team November 3, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/seafarer-dies-due-to-linehandling-incident-at-por...

A crewmember from a vessel at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina lost his life during a linehandling accident, on October 26.

More specifically, the Philippine national seafarer was working a line aboard an unnamed vessel at the North Charleston Ports Terminal.

Congress to support improving training standards for seafarers
Filane Mikee Cervantes November 3, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1187688

MANILA – A leader of the House of Representatives on Thursday assured European Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron of Congress’ full support for improving the training standards for Filipino seafarers as the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) is set to undertake an audit of the country’s compliance with international training standards this month.

Tanker Crewman Jumps Overboard After Stabbing
Mike Schuler November 3, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/tanker-crewman-jumps-overboard-after-stabbing/

One person is missing from a chemical tanker after allegedly stabbing a fellow crew member during a fight and then jumping overboard, according to French search and rescue officials.

DOTr chief allays fears of seafarers’ job loss
Dona Z. Pazzibugan, Mariejo S. Ramos, Tyrone Jasper C. Piad -November 04, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1689120/dotr-chief-allays-fears-of-seafare...

Ople : Marina stil l part of plan to address maritime woes