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IMO helps the Philippines boost safety and energy efficiency of passenger ships
The Editorial Team November 24, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/imo-helps-the-philippines-boost-safety-and-energy...

The consultation and assessment elements of a project to assist the Philippines to improve the safety and energy efficiency of its domestic ferry operations have concluded.

Inability to retain seafarers can endanger maritime’s green transition
The Editorial Team November 24, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/inability-to-retain-seafarers-can-endanger-mariti...

A recent report concluded that an inability to attract and retain seafarers can pose a significant challenge to the maritime industry’s transition.

PBBM raises need to upskill seafarers to address shift to green fuel
Office of the Press Secretary November 23, 2022 https://pia.gov.ph/news/2022/11/23/pbbm-raises-need-to-upskill-seafarers...

MANILA -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. cited the need to upskill and reskill the seafaring workforce to address the scheduled shift of ocean-going vessels to green hydrogen as fuel source from 2030 to 2040.

Maersk settles second American sexual harassment case
Sam Chambers November 23, 2022 https://splash247.com/maersk-settles-second-american-sexual-assault-case/

Maersk has settled a second case of sexual harassment brought against its US subsidiary Maersk Line, Limited.

Oil Tanker Diverts Due To Sick Crew Member
November 23, 2022 | https://bernews.com/2022/11/oil-tanker-diverts-due-to-sick-crew-member/

An oil tanker – traveling from Singapore to Mexico – diverted to Bermuda to transfer a crew member suffering from a medical condition.

How Greek Companies and Ghost Ships Are Helping Russia
Elisabeth Braw November 23, 2022 https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/11/23/how-greek-companies-and-ghost-ships...

DOTr: PH gearing up to be major maritime nation
Emmie V. Abadilla November 21, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/21/dotr-ph-gearing-up-to-be-major-maritime-nat...

The Philippines is now gearing up to be a major maritime nation, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista announced Monday, November 21, 2022.

Manning exec warns of massive job loss due to ambulance chasing
Yashika F. Torib November 23, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/23/business/maritime/manning-exec-wa...

FOREIGN shipowners and ship managers have replaced Filipino seafarers with other nationalities because of the ambulance chasing problem in the country that is costing them millions of dollars.

Pasko Sa: a Filipino Christmas for our seafarers
23rd November, 2022 https://www.cbdnews.com.au/pasko-sa-a-filipino-christmas-for-our-seafarers

Giving hope to our seafarers
The Editorial Board November 22, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/22/opinion/editorial/giving-hope-to-...

A FORTNIGHT ago, Filipino seafarers were dismayed when word floated around that the European Commission (EC) might thumb its nose at their certification that gives them the authority to board EU ships.