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MEPC environmental regulatory failures will put the heat under the IMO
Nick Savvides 15/06/2021

If ever the International Maritime Organization (IMO) needed regional regulation, it was at yesterday’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting.

The industry seemed to be making light of the climate crisis and metaphorically rowed back on emissions targets.

DFA to repatriate 13 seafarers stranded in China
Tina G. Santos June 15, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1446162/dfa-to-repatriate-13-seafarers-str...

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday directed officials to speed up the process of repatriating 13 Filipino seafarers who have been stranded for 17 months on board their vessel in China.

When contract termination coincides with medical repatriation
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | June 15,2021 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/382659/when-contract-termination-coin...

The employer cannot escape liability on the mere fact that the seafarer finished his contract if it should have been essentially a case of medical repatriation.

Gem-Ver crew say compensation for boat ramming coming
Karl R. Ocampo, Madonna Virola - June 15, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1446197/gem-ver-crew-say-compensation-for-...

Cebu poised to be PH maritime hub
13 June 2021, https://ph.news.yahoo.com/cebu-poised-ph-maritime-hub-094300252.html

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) 7 is mulling to create an event that will gather all stakeholders in the maritime industry.

DOT 7 Director Shahlimar Tamano said it is now high time that Cebu asserted itself as a maritime hub.

13 Filipino seafarers stranded in China for months seek help
CNN Philippines 14 June 2021 https://cnnphilippines.com/videos/2021/6/14/13-Filipino-seafarers-strand...

Philippines launches seafarer vaccination programme
June 9, 2021 https://splash247.com/philippines-launches-seafarer-vaccination-programme/

The Philippines is rolling out a vaccination programme for its seafarers scheduled for deployment within 90 days from July 1 this year.

PCG conducts water sampling after cargo vessel burns in Tondo
June 13, 2021 - https://www.philstar.com/nation/2021/06/13/2105216/pcg-conducts-water-sa...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday initiated water sampling efforts to assess the environmental impact of the burned cargo vessel in the waters of Delpan Bridge, Tondo, Manila on Saturday.

Seafarers adrift in currents of virus' shadow
KARL WILSON 2021-06-12

Immense mental health and financial pressure have plagued unsung heroes in shipping industry amid the pandemic

At noon on June 25, commercial ships around the world will sound their horns to mark International Seafarers' Day. A symbolic gesture to the estimated 2 million men and women who work the world's merchant fleet, it will also be a mark of respect recognizing them as the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clemency for delisted seafarers
Atty. Dennis Gorecho June 2, 2021 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/06/02/clemency-for-delisted-seafarers/

A seafarer who is penalized with delisting from the registry of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) may be granted clemency under certain circumstances.