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World shipping-container crisis explained
Marcelo Duhalde and Siqi Ji February 15, 2022

Cash remittances to PH hit new high of $31.4 billion in 2021
Ben O. de Vera - February 15, 2022 https://business.inquirer.net/340998/cash-remittances-to-ph-hit-new-high...

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MANILA, Philippines—Filipinos living or working abroad never faltered in sending more money back home despite the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, boosting cash remittances to the Philippines to a fresh high of $31.4 billion in 2021.

Over 50% of women seafarers suffer bullying and harassment: study
Marcus Hand | Feb 15, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/over-50-women-seafarer...

Little has changed for the picture of bullying and harassment for those working at sea since 1995 with it remaining a challenge for the maritime industry particularly among women.

Marina starts giving online certificates for seafarers
Lorenz S. Marasigan February 14, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/02/14/marina-starts-giving-online-cer...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will start the online issuance of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) certificates today, Tuesday.

Push for international seafarers to access COVID-19 vaccines and be allowed to come ashore
Emily Bissland and Jeremy Lee 14 Feb 2022 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-14/push-for-international-seafarers-...

Inside the gates of Victoria's Port of Portland, out of public view, unfolds the plight of the international seamen who work aboard cargo ships importing and exporting goods around the world.

Ukraine warns commercial shipping lanes under threat from Russian warships
Sam Chambers February 11, 2022 https://splash247.com/ukraine-warns-commercial-shipping-lanes-under-thre...

Ukraine has hit out at Russian naval exercises near its southern coast, claiming navigation in the Black Sea and Azov Sea has become virtually impossible as tensions remain high over a conflict between the two neighbours.

Government recommendations published in wake of seafarer Covid survey
Sam Chambers February 11, 2022 https://splash247.com/government-recommendations-published-in-wake-of-se...

A new report from an international research team led by the University of the Philippines Visayas reveals which interventions were offered to seafarers during the pandemic – and which they believed were most valuable in helping to manage mental health and wellbeing.

Marina grants Lite Ferries missionary routes to serve Southern Leyte-Surigao rout
February 11, 2022 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1920743/cebu/business/marina-grants-l...

Study explores the mental health supports seafarers found most valuable
Matt Coyne 10 February 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/study-explores-the-mental...

Crew members enjoyed greater communication with shore, but most of all wanted to get home

Seafarers who weathered the storm of the Covid-19 crew change crisis rested easier knowing their families back home were taken care of.

NTSB: Master's Fatigue Led to Loss of Fishing Vessel off Whittier
Feb 9, 2022 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/ntsb-master-s-fatigue-led-to-...

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the loss of the fishing vessel Tenacious, which ran aground and sank near Whittier, Alaska last year. According to NTSB, fatigue was the primary cause of the casualty.