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UN adopts resolution on seafarer rights protection authored by PH
Rachelle Tonelada July 12, 2024 https://manilastandard.net/news/314470606/un-adopts-resolution-on-seafar...

The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted the first-ever resolution aimed at promoting and protecting the human rights of seafarers.

China's maritime achievements in numbers
2024-07-11 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202407/11/WS668f4082a31095c51c50d8d9.html

Editor's Note: July 11 marks China's 20th National Maritime Day. Here are some figures to show the rapid development of the country's maritime industry.

Shipping associations cite inadequacies in IMO's Carbon Intensity Indicator scheme
2 Jul 2024, https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/shipping-associations-cite-inadeq...

An outlook into gender equality in the maritime industry
https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-me/about/diversity-equity-and-inc...

Women in Maritime Network

European Shipowners & Maritime Transport Unions Launch ‘Seafarers Go Digital’ Initiative
MI News Network July 11, 2024 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/european-shipowners-maritime...

MARINA chief, 4 others face plunder, graft raps
Elizabeth Marcelo - July 10, 2024 | https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/07/10/2368993/marina-chief-4-others...

MANILA, Philippines — The administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority and four other incumbent and former MARINA officials are facing complaints for plunder and graft for allegedly allowing the illegal operation of 22 foreign dredger ships, mostly Chinese-owned.

Body of seafarer found with rope around his neck on Pacific Basin bulker
Gary Dixon 4 July 2024 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/body-of-seafarer-found-with-ro...

Filipino report says family unwilling to consider death of Gerfe Cadelina a suicide

A Filipino crew member has been found dead in his cabin on a Pacific Basin bulker in the UK.

So much owed by so many to all seafarers
June 25, 2024 https://splash247.com/so-much-owed-by-so-many-to-all-seafarers/

Writing for Splash on the Day of the Seafarer, Steven Jones, founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, has some advice for a decent theme for the IMO to rally behind for next year’s crew celebration day – communicating value to the world.

Taiwan says it was warned by China to not interfere in the detention of Taiwanese boat crew
CHRISTOPHER BODEEN July 3, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/china-taiwan-fishing-boat-b12d19c8ebd37924ad6...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan said Wednesday that China warned its coast guard against interfering in the detention of a Taiwanese fishing boat, in what was seen as Beijing’s latest attempt to assert its territorial claims in the Taiwan Strait.

Only 78 Filipino seafarers refused to board ships sailing in waters at risk of Houthi attacks
Katrina Domingo, Jul 01, 2024 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/1/only-78-filipino-seafarers-refuse...