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Changing tides and still waters
Elijah Jose C. Barrios September 16, 2022 https://opinion.inquirer.net/157038/changing-tides-and-still-waters

There are two months in a year when I feel that what I do matters to the world: June and September.

June is when we observe the International Day of Seafarers. And September is when the Philippines celebrates National Seafarers’ Day and Maritime Week.

Educating the Next Generation of Seafarers
15/09/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/educating-the-next-generation-of-se...

Hundreds of seafarers still stuck in Ukraine despite grains corridor - industry
Jonathan Saul https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hundreds-seafarers-still-stuck-ukra...

LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Around 82 ships with 418 seafarers remain stuck around Ukrainian ports despite the opening of a U.N.-backed sea corridor to ship grains with efforts to get the mariners sailing still stuck, shipping industry officials said on Thursday.

MSC Cruises Crew Member Rescued After Going Overboard
Melissa MayntzSep 15, 2022 https://www.cruisehive.com/msc-cruises-crew-member-rescued-after-going-o...

A crew member has been successfully recovered after deliberately going overboard MSC Splendida due to a personal argument.

Seafarer airlifted from ship off coast of Cyprus
15 SEPTEMBER 2022 https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seafarer-airlifted-from-ship-of...

Cyprus airlifts seafarer from Ukraine-flag cargo ship en route to Limassol before sailing to Haifa

A seaman was transported to Nicosia’s state hospital on Thursday following a medical emergency late at night on board a Ukraine-flag cargo ship bound for Israel.

Dry bulk carrier attacked off Guinea
Sam Chambers September 15, 2022 https://splash247.com/dry-bulk-carrier-attacked-off-guinea/

An Antigua & Barbuda-flagged dry cargo vessel belonging to Germany’s Jens und Waller was boarded and robbed by armed criminals yesterday whilst in the Conakry anchorage, Guinea, 18 nautical miles south of the city, according to maritime security specialists Ambrey.

Awash with cash’: Global shipping companies now want to fly their goods too
Lucy Handley Sep 15 2022 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/15/awash-with-cash-global-shipping-companie...

Pinoy seamen need upskilling to adapt to emerging technologies
Sarwell Meniano September 14, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1183681

TACLOBAN CITY – State-run National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) sees the need to train Filipino seafarers on future technology as more European countries have started to shift to automation of their shipping industry.

MOU signed with Maersk Training on training for offshore wind personnel and alternative fuel seafarer education
14/09/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mou-signed-with-maersk-training-on-...

ClassNK has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Maersk Training A/S regarding training for offshore wind farm operators and education for alternative fuel ship crews.

ILO: MLC can be adapted to meet the evolving needs of the shipping in­dustry
The Editorial Team September 13, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/ilo-mlc-can-be-adapted-to-meet-the-evolving-needs...