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DOTr orders inter-agency investigation of roro vessel’s protocol violations
Joenald M. Rayos August 16, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/16/dotr-orders-inter-agency-investigation-of-r...

Port of Batangas – An inter-agency investigation is underway to assess the violations committed by the rolling passenger-cargo vessel M/V St. Anthony de Padua of 2Go Travel.

PCC eyes price-fixing in shipping sector
Tyrone Jasper C. Piad August 16, 2021 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/08/16/pcc-eyes-price-fixing-in-shippi...

PRELIMINARY investigation by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) showed that some shipping lines appear to be engaged in price fixing amid surging freight costs, but it has yet to obtain “definitive evidence” of the anti-competitive practice.

Why the Maritime Industry Needs to Pay Attention to Recent UN Debates
Christian Bueger Aug 12, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/why-the-maritime-industry-...

Fishing vessel where 4 crew members died from gas poisoning inspected by DOLE, 8 other agencies
Frencie Carreon - August 14, 2021 https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2021/08/fishing-vessel-where-4-cre...

3,000 more Pinoy seafarers to get vaccinated in Las Piñas
Vanne Elaine Terrazola August 14, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/14/3000-more-pinoy-seafarers-to-get-vaccinated...

Senator Cynthia Villar said on Saturday, August 14, that her office is again gearing up for the vaccination of about 3,000 Filipino seafarers at The Villar Tent, which she said is the government’s “favorite vaccination site” for the overseas workers.

Russia Opens Criminal Investigation Over Black Sea Tanker Spill
Gleb Stolyarov/Reuters August 14, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/criminal-investigation-black-sea-oil-spill/

Russian investigators were conducting searches at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) after last Saturday’s oil spill near the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, the regional branch of the investigative committee said on Thursday.

Carnival Vista Arrives in Belize with 27 Cases of COVID-19, Mostly Among Crew
Mike Schuler August 13, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/carnival-vista-arrives-in-belize-with-27-cases-of-c...

A Carnival Cruise Line ship arrived in Belize this week reporting 27 cases of COVID-19, almost all among vaccinated crew members, Belize officials have said.

Survey Shows Frighteningly Low Vaccination Rate Among Seafarers
Mike Schuler August 12, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/survey-shows-frighteningly-low-vaccination-rate-amo...

Watch: Police Raid Cargo Ship and Find 20 Tons of Hash
Mike Schuler August 12, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/watch-police-raid-cargo-ship-and-find-20-tons-of-hash/

Updates For Merchant Shipping Safety And Prevention Of Pollution Regulations Proposed
13/08/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/updates-for-merchant-shipping-safet...