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Shipowners see bright future for PH shipping
Emmie V. Abadilla June 1, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/01/shipowners-see-bright-future-for-ph-shipping/

Filipino shipowners and crew can fill the manpower gaps in Eastern Europe due to the war in Ukraine amid amid an improving outlook for Philippine shipping industry.

The Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA) made the announcement Tuesday, May 31, during their press briefing at the Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati.

New crew change hub opens in CDO port
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz June 1, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1175659

Port states urged to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ reactions in wake of spread of monkeypox
Sam Chambers June 1, 2022 https://splash247.com/port-states-urged-to-avoid-knee-jerk-reactions-in-...

Shipping leaders have urged politicians to avoid any knee-jerk reactions as the world gets to grips with a growing public health risk in the form of monkeypox.

Seafarer’s single consultation with his personal doctor and disability benefits
Atty. Dennis Gorecho June 2, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/06/02/seafarers-singl-consultation-wi...

The diagnosis of a seafarer’s personal doctor, even if made only after a single consultation, may be used as basis for the grant of disability benefits.

Surging demand for seafarer digital training sees Turkey’s MTR reach 30,000 trainee milestone
01/06/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/surging-demand-for-seafarer-digital...

Turkish tech training company Maritime Trainer (MTR) is reporting its strongest year of trading hitting the milestone of 30,000 seafarers trained over the last decade, driven by a spike in demand for its digital training platform.

Inmarsat Fleet Hotspot addresses the needs of crew + shipowners as seafarer connectivity becomes a requirement
June 1, 2022 https://news.satnews.com/2022/06/01/inmarsat-fleet-hotspot-addresses-the...

PCG files raps vs officers of cargo ship that collided with Filipino fishing boat
John Eric Mendoza - June 01, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1605216/pcg-files-raps-vs-officers-of-carg...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has filed charges against the officers of foreign cargo ship MV Happy Hiro which collided with a Filipino fishing vessel that has still seven members of its crew missing.

Video: Crew Rescued After Four Days on a Raft Made of Coolers
May 31, 2022 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/video-crew-rescued-after-four...

Government cuts ties with P&O over ‘unacceptable’ sacking of 800 seafarers
Emily Atkinson 31 May 2022

Ferry firm widely condemned after replacing 786 crew members with cheaper agency workers

The government has pulled the plug on its “one-of-a-kind” agreement with P&O Ferries over its “unacceptable” sacking of nearly 800 workers.

The Home Office announced it was terminating the contract between the ferry firm and the Border Force agency with “immediate effect” on Monday evening.

International Maritime Organization Focus On Safety And Security Of Ships And Seafarers In Black Sea And Sea Of Azov
Katie Matison 30 May 2022 https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/marine-shipping/1197408/internationa...