Marina drafts policy on online shipping info systems

Marina drafts policy on online shipping info systems
Genivi Verdejo April 21, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/04/21/business/maritime-business/marina...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has collaborated with overseas shipping stakeholders in crafting the policy implementing the Overseas Shipping Service Information and Management Systems (OSSIMS).

DOTr Maritime Sector assists 1,078 disembarking seafarers of Norwegian vessel

DOTr Maritime Sector assists 1,078 disembarking seafarers of Norwegian vessel
April 21, 2021 https://www.ptvnews.ph/dotr-maritime-sector-assists-1078-disembarking-se...

Four crew dead, 9 missing after cargo ship runs aground in Philippines

Four crew dead, 9 missing after cargo ship runs aground in Philippines
Reuters 21 April 2021 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/four-crew-dead-9-missing-afte...

Four crew members from a cargo ship that ran aground off the southern Philippines have died, while seven have been rescued and a search is continuing for nine others, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday.

Seven rescued, 13 missing after cargo ship runs aground in Philippines

Seven rescued, 13 missing after cargo ship runs aground in Philippines
Adis Ajdin April 21, 2021 https://splash247.com/seven-rescued-13-missing-after-cargo-ship-runs-agr...

Seven of the 20 crewmembers of LCT Cebu Great Ocean have been rescued after they went missing when the vessel laden with nickel ore ran aground in waters off Surigao del Norte, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday.

Two dead, 20 cargo ship crew missing amid typhoon in Philippines; tens of thousands remain in evacuation centres

Two dead, 20 cargo ship crew missing amid typhoon in Philippines; tens of thousands remain in evacuation centres
20 Apr 2021 https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/04/20/two-dead-...

DFA monitors probe on death of a Filipino seafarer in Vanuatu Beach

DFA monitors probe on death of a Filipino seafarer in Vanuatu Beach
Marje Pelayo • April 20, 2021 https://www.untvweb.com/news/us-advises-citizens-vs-traveling-to-ph-due-...

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is keeping track of the ongoing investigation on the death of a Filipino seafarer whose body was found on the beach of Vanuatu, an island country in the South Pacific.

A seafarer’s legal battle for disability benefits for knee, leg or foot injuries

A seafarer’s legal battle for disability benefits for knee, leg or foot injuries
ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO - April 20,2021 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/373754/a-seafarers-legal-battle-for-d...

Seafarers work in a hostile environment and no matter how many precautionary measures are taken, accidents are bound to happen resulting to injuries ranging from minor to the most gruesome types; some even leading to fatalities.

Simplifying the life of seafarers

Simplifying the life of seafarers
19/04/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/simplifying-the-life-of-seafarers/

Another innovation, another new system, another new screen to stare at!

New technology is usually synonymous with ease and convenience. However, digitalisation has earned a certain amount of bad rap in some seafarer circles. Rather than simplifying the job, it’s sometimes perceived as an added burden — one more task in an already busy to-do list.

Ever Given crew fear joining ranks of seafarers stranded on ships for years

Ever Given crew fear joining ranks of seafarers stranded on ships for years
Ruth Michaelson 19 Apr 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/19/ever-given-crew-fear...

Suez vessel’s crew said to be ‘relaxed but apprehensive’, while 50 miles away a cautionary tale plays out on another ship

Filipino seaman found dead on Vanuatu beach; DFA yet to confirm if deceased positive for COVID-19

Filipino seaman found dead on Vanuatu beach; DFA yet to confirm if deceased positive for COVID-19
Christia Marie Ramos - April 19, 2021 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/195310/filipino-seaman-found-dead-on-v...

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