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Ship engine makers cut ties with Russia as maritime trade pressure grows
28/03/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ship-engine-makers-cut-ties-with-ru...

Finland’s Wartsila, a leading ship engine maker, has suspended business with Russia including equipment training while German counterpart MAN Energy Solutions is reviewing contracts, adding further trade pressure on Moscow.

Another Thai tanker explodes in Bangkok
Sam Chambers March 28, 2022 https://splash247.com/another-thai-tanker-explodes-in-bangkok/

No disrespect’: Robredo has ‘clear plans’ for PH seafarers to become ‘global maritime force,’ says Trillanes
Zacarian Sarao - March 27, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1574337/no-disrespect-robredo-has-clear-pl...

Maritime stakeholders at SBMA discuss seafarers’ issues in 2-day forum
Mar 26, 2022 https://centralluzon.politics.com.ph/maritime-stakeholders-at-sbma-discu...

A two-day forum was organized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, in partnership with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), to discuss various programs intended to develop the maritime industry in the country.

Robredo: Invest in seafarers’ training, education
Janvic Mateo - March 27, 2022 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/03/27/2170156/robredo-invest-sea...

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V.Group and unions evacuating Ukrainian seafarers and families
Marcus Hand | Mar 25, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/management-crewing/vgroup-and-unions-e...

Ship manager V.Group is providing support for a union initiative to evacuate Ukrainian seafarers and their families from Odessa as war rages in the country.

No sign shipping is willing to take up Russia’s safe corridor offering
Sam Chambers March 25, 2022 https://splash247.com/no-sign-shipping-is-willing-to-take-up-russias-saf...

All-female crew breaking down barriers in maritime industry
ABC NEWS (Australia) Mar 27, 2022 http://www.koreaherald.com/global_insite/view.php?ud=x89ekod

The maritime industry is predominantly a man's game and women make up just a fraction of the workforce. But in the world's largest coal port, women are breaking down barriers and hoping to inspire the next generation in the process.

Exclusive: How chronic oil pollution at sea goes unpunished
Max Bernhard, Naomi Conrad, Julia Bayer, Nina Werkhäuser 22.03.2022 https://www.dw.com/en/exclusive-how-chronic-oil-pollution-at-sea-goes-un...

If a lot of oil accumulates in the ocean after big accidents, tar clumps can wash up on beaches. The chronic pollution from illegal bilge dumping is less visible

Filipino salon owner crafts portraits out of his own hair
REUTERS Mar 23, 2022 https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/filipino-salon-owner-crafts-portraits-ou...

Artist and Filipino seafarer Jesstoni Garcia shaves his hair to create a portrait, in San Juan City, Philippines, March 10, 2022. (REUTERS)