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Music and myths of the mermaids
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO - | October 05,2021 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/404192/music-and-myths-of-the-mermaids

We grew up with legends and myths about creatures, divine beings and gods, including those where water plays an important role.

Mysteries and myths of the ocean became interesting topics during an episode of the annual Boses ng Marino Online Karaoke Challenge as part of the 26th National Seafarers Day (NSD).

Greek Bulker Operator, Chief Engineer Indicted on MARPOL Charges
Oct 1, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/chief-engineer-and-owners-of-...

TUCP: Nearly 100,000 seafarers vaccinated
DONA Z. PAZZIBUGAN September 28, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1493834/tucp-nearly-100000-seafarers-vacci...

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 100,000 of the country’s seafarers have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far, boosting their chances to be rehired by foreign shipping companies.

World Maritime Day and Seafarers of Pakistan
Dr. Anjum Sarfraz October 3, 2021 https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2021/10/03/world-maritime-day-and-seafarers-o...

Manning agencies reminded to report deployment of seafarers
October 02, 2021 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1909040/Manila/Local-News/Manning-age...

THE Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Saturday, October 2, 2021, reminded licensed manning agencies (LMAs) to report information on seafarers they have deployed and exited via local seaports.

Over 41,000 Seafarers For Hire On Marine Online’s Platform
30/09/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/over-41000-seafarers-for-hire-on-ma...

Thefts and robberies in the Philippines
29/09/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/thefts-and-robberies-in-the-philipp...

Trinidad: Stranded Crew of Cargo Vessel Get Court OK to Sell Ship
Derek Achong September 30, 2021 https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/trinidad-stranded-crew-of-cargo-...

The crew members of a Bolivian cargo vessel who were left stranded in Trinidad since March after being abandoned by their employer, have successfully petitioned a High Court Judge to sell the vessel to cover their outstanding salaries, living expenses, and repatriations.

The world owes a debt of gratitude to Ship Masters says Danica
01/10/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-world-owes-a-debt-of-gratitude-...

As the international maritime community celebrates World Maritime Day and considers how seafarers are at the core of shipping’s future, leading crew supplier Danica has praised the leadership of Captains who have steered a steady course in supporting their crew members during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.