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After 45 years, a Philippine shipping line goes international!
Andrew J. Masigan September 26, 2021 https://www.bworldonline.com/after-45-years-a-philippine-shipping-line-g...

We can all use a bit of good news at this time.

Court of Appeals affirms $136,410 disability award to Filipino seafarer
Rey Panaligan September 27, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/27/court-of-appeals-affirms-136410-disability-...

The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the $136,410 (roughly P6.8 million) in total and permanent disability award to a Filipino seafarer who met an accident in 2018 while working as an oiler in an ocean-going vessel.

Bilang ng nade-deploy na OFW tumaas ngayong 2021: POEA
Zen Hernandez/ABS-CBN News Sep 23 2021 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/23/21/poea-bilang-ng-deployed-ofws-tuma...

MAYNILA- Bahagyang tumaas ang bilang ng mga nade-deploy na overseas Filipino workers, ayon sa Philippine Overseas Employment Administration.

Ayon sa POEA, nasa 30,000 kada buwan ang deployment ng land-based OFWs habang 40,000 ang sea-based.

Critics question the climate crisis benefits of deep seabed mining
September 13, 2021 https://splash247.com/critics-question-the-climate-crisis-benefits-of-de...

Marta Montojo and Ian Urbina from the non-profit Outlaw Ocean Project on the risks of dredging minerals from the ocean floor.

New report highlights the rise of vessel identity laundering
Sam Chambers sSeptember 24, 2021

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is investigating claims that North Korea has been carrying out a sophisticated process of vessel identity laundering. The novel tactic is detailed in a 56-page report from C4ADS, a Washington DC-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to data-driven analysis and evidence-based reporting of conflict and security issues worldwide.

Church marks 26th National Seafarers' Sunday
Christina Hermoso September 25, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/25/church-marks-26th-national-seafarers-sunday/

The Catholic Church marks the 26th National Seafarers Sunday on Sept. 26 in honor of the sacrifices and hard work of Filipino seafarers.

2 boat crew die of suffocation
September 24, 2021 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1908297/Zamboanga/Local-News/2-boat-c...

TWO boat crew died of suffocation Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, the police reported.

A fitting tribute for our seafarers
Senator Sonny Angara 26, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/26/a-fitting-tribute-for-our-seafarers/

USAID Supports Launch of First Nonstop Philippine Shipping Service between U.S. and Philippines
https://ph.usembassy.gov/usaid-supports-launch-of-first-nonstop-philippi...

Paradigm shift seen in seafarer treatment
Vincent Wee | Sep 23, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/paradigm-shift-seen-se...

The Covid crisis has brought about a paradigm shift in the approach to seafarer welfare while also highlighting the industry's deficiencies which will factor into its future prospects, a panel at the Sea Asia 2021 virtual conference said.