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How China’s power crunch is affecting every strand of shipping
Sam Chambers October 1, 2021 https://splash247.com/how-chinas-power-crunch-is-affecting-every-strand-...

Whether its LNG, dry bulk, containers, car carriers, tankers or shipbuilders, the extreme power shortages being experienced in China at the moment are affecting almost every strand of shipping.

Seafarers: At the core of shipping's future
Ambassador Carlos Salinas September 29, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/29/business/maritime/seafarers-at-th...

Let me begin by commending two Filipino seafarers who were recently conferred with "Exceptional Bravery at Sea" awards through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). They are Capt. Melvin Villanueva of MV FLEUR N and Second Officer Lacruser Relativo of MV ANGELES.

PRRD gives nod to limited face-to-face class in maritime program
September 29, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/29/business/maritime/prrd-gives-nod-...

Finally, after more than a year, maritime institutions have been given the go signal by President Duterte along with other schools to conduct limited face-to-face classes for qualified students of BS Marine Transportation (BSMT) and BS Marine Engineering (BSMarE) programs.

Filipino seafarer exposes illegal activities of manning agency
Yashika F. Torib September 29, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/29/business/maritime/filipino-seafar...

A Filipino seafarer who remains stranded in Fiji, New Zealand has exposed the illegal activities of the manning agency that sent them overseas and eventually abandoned them without pay.

Manning agencies seek Palace help to adjust inbound flights cap
September 27, 2021 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/199241/manning-agencies-seek-palace-he...

First Filipino merchant ship to call in the US for 45 years departs Manila
Sam Chambers September 27, 2021 https://splash247.com/first-filipino-merchant-ship-to-call-in-the-us-for...

Filipino seafarers as Philippine’s gifts to the world
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | September 28,2021 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/402754/filipino-seafarers-as-philippi...

“Filipino seafarers are our gifts to give to the world and to the Church.”

Words that became part of the homilies of Masses for the 26th National Seafarers Day (NSD) last Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Tanker operator accuses government of violating ship crew’s human rights
Michael Firn September 28, 2021 https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50943000/tanker-operator-accuses-government...

The owners and managers of a tanker that left Cambodian waters containing around 300,000 barrels of oil say the crew are being held “in violation of their human rights”.

IMO and ILO in call for improvements in seafarer medivac procedures
September 27, 2021 https://shipinsight.com/articles/imo-and-ilo-in-call-for-improvements-in...

Is there Methanol in Maersk’s Madness?
28/09/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/is-there-methanol-in-maersks-madness/

Maersk Line, responsible for 17% of the global container shipping market, has made its most significant step yet towards greater sustainability.