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Firm welcomes gov't moves to upskill seafarers
Joann Villanueva October 13, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1186103

MANILA – As the maritime industry shifts towards decarbonization and digitalization, officials of a leading maritime recruitment and fleet management firm said government policies that would further improve Filipino seafarers' skills are “very much welcome.”

Ensure seafarers’ competency to maintain PH leadership in global manning and crewing
October 17, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/17/ensure-seafarers-competency-to-maintain-ph-...

Safety board raises obesity concerns after seafarer fatality
14 October 2022 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/safety-board-raise...

A damning report on a fatal accident onboard a containership has called for sweeping changes in the rules governing safe access to cargo holds and rescues from enclosed spaces, while also raising concerns about obesity among seafarers. Andrew Linington reports

Carnival Cruise Line to Create Maritime Career Opportunities in the Philippines
Oct 14, 2022 https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28491-carnival-cruise-lin...

Carnival Cruise Line is partnering with the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) and college and school network STI to assist Filipinos in taking up maritime studies, according to a press release.

Welfare levy on seafarer employers will hit Sri Lankan sailors
Leon Berenger 16 October, 2022 http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2022/10/16/business/welfare-levy-seafarer-e...

A leading maritime trade union and the industry yesterday warned that the sector was heading for a catastrophe if plans to levy a welfare tax on the employers of Sri Lankan seafarers is allowed to go ahead.

Carnival Cruise Line Ends Mask Requirement for Crew Members
Robert McGillivray Oct 14, 2022 https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-ends-mask-requirement-fo...

Carnival Cruise Line makes a major change that crew members will like, with the removal of the face mask requirement.

Korean tanker in load sank in Taiwan Strait, 1 crew died
Oct 15, 2022 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2022/39865/korean-tanker-load-san...

What does the 20th Party Congress mean for shipping?
October 13, 2022 https://splash247.com/what-does-the-20th-party-congress-mean-for-shipping/

Shipping is holding its breath as political leaders gather in Beijing. Charlie Du Cane pours some caution to those hoping Xi Jinping’s reappointment will instantly see an economic boost to shipping’s most important nation.

Fire-struck boxship sinks in the Red Sea
Sam Chambers October 14, 2022 https://splash247.com/fire-struck-boxship-sinks-in-the-red-sea/

he 2,007 teu TSS Pearl has sunk according to multiple reports. The ship suffered a major fire in the Red Sea last week, with all crew evacuated. Since then all vessel tracking services have been unable to provide updates on its whereabouts.

50 Million People Worldwide Trapped In Modern Slavery, Maritime Industry Is Not Untouched
MI News Network October 4, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/50-million-people-worldwide-...