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Inmarsat Study Reveals Surge In Maritime Data Usage As Shipping Industry Seeks Increased Connectivity
MI News Network August 31, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/inmarsat-study-reveals-surge...

Generations Y and Z urge the maritime industry to make human sustainability a strategic priority
29/08/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/generations-y-and-z-urge-the-mariti...

OSM, Norwegian Training Center sign agreement to promote seafarers training
The Editorial Team August 30, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/osm-norwegian-training-center-sign-agreement-to-p...

OSM Maritime (OSM) has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Training Center (NTC) Manila on August 17 to provide training not only for Filipino seafarers but also for seafarers all over the world.

Marina hints at 'comeback' of controversial MLC
Yashika F. Torib August 31, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/31/business/maritime/marina-hints-at...

THE Management Level Course (MLC) for Filipino ship officers might be revived by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) under its new administrator, Hernani Fabia.

Lack of employment avenues for seafarers worrying – Association
GNA - August 28, 2022 https://newsghana.com.gh/lack-of-employment-avenues-for-seafarers-worryi...

The Ghana Merchant Navy Officers Association (GMNOA) has expressed worry over the lack of employment opportunities in the maritime industry for the country’s trained seafarers.

Search called off for seafarer missing from Berge Bulk vessel in NZ
Marcus Hand | Aug 29, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/search-called-seafarer...

Search and rescue efforts have been called off for a missing seafarer believed to have been lost overboard from a Berge Bulk vessel off New Zealand.

ITF wins suspension against agency that charged crew to work on ship ‘in terrible condition’
Matt Coyne 3 August 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/regulation/itf-wins-suspension-against-ag...

Global Marine and Offshore Resources issued false contracts and charged placement fees, union says

Solving the maritime recruitment crisis: why salary rises are not enough
Phil Parry August 26, 2022 https://splash247.com/solving-the-maritime-recruitment-crisis-why-salary...

Phil Parry, chairman of Spinnaker, writes for Splash today on hiring priorities.

Quebec maritime workers strike
Katy LeRougetel Vol. 86/No. 32 September 5, 2022 https://themilitant.com/2022/08/27/97554/

SOREL, Quebec — “After 10 years of service, I earn just $22.16 dollars [US$17] an hour,” Pascal Delisle said on the picket line in front of Ocean Towing Aug. 21. Eight members of United Steelworkers Local 9599 have been on strike here since June 20. These sailors provide staff transfer and guidance services to ships coming into port.

Safety certificate of ferry that caught fire in Batangas suspended
CNN Philippines Staff Aug 27, 2022 https://www.cnnphilippines.com/transportation/2022/8/27/MARINA-suspends-...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 27) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Regional Office IV has suspended the passenger ship safety certificate of MV Asia Philippines, which caught fire near Batangas Port on Friday.