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Will seafarers be on the agenda?
January 17, 2024 https://splash247.com/will-seafarers-be-on-the-agenda/

Dr Carolyn Graham from Caribbean Maritime University questions what will be the priorities of the new IMO secretary-general.

Appeal launched over fears for crews embroiled in Red Sea shipping crisis
Adis Ajdin January 19, 2024 https://splash247.com/appeal-launched-over-fears-for-crews-embroiled-in-...

Sailors’ Society has launched an urgent crisis appeal following mounting concern over attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

Iran releases youngest St Nikolas seafarer
Nick Savvides | Jan 19, 2024 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/tankers/iran-releases-youngest-st-niko...

Empire Navigation operator of the St Nikolas says a Greek seafarer from the 19-person St Nikolas crew has been released by the Iranian authorities.

St Nikolas was seized by the Iranian Navy in the Gulf of Oman on 11 January with 18 Filipino crew and one Greek sailor, who is a cadet.

Upgrade PH maritime industry, align with global standards --- Marcos
Argyll Cyrus Geducos Jan 18, 2024 https://mb.com.ph/2024/1/17/marcos-wants-ph-maritime-practices-aligned-w...

President Marcos has directed the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to upgrade the Philippine maritime industry and align it with global benchmarks.

Marcos orders alignment of Philippine maritime practices with global standards
January 18, 2024 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/01/18/2326747/marcos-orders-alig...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a directive to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to standardize its maritime practices and bring them in line with global standards.

Iran seizes oil tanker; abducted Pinoy seamen now total 35
Jacob Lazaro - January 13, 2024 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/225281/iran-seizes-oil-tanker-abducted...

Iran’s navy on Thursday seized a Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker off Oman, carrying 18 Filipino crewmen, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

Oil tanker with 18 Filipino crewmen hijacked near Oman
Reuters January 12,2024 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/550498/oil-tanker-with-18-filipino-cr...

The Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker St. Nikolas was boarded by armed intruders as it sailed close to the Omani city of Sohar, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey, and its AIS tracking system was turned off as it headed in the direction of the Iranian port of Bandar-e-Jask.

Global trade falls amid Houthi attacks on merchant ships in Red Sea
Jack Simpson and Sarah Butler 11 Jan 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/jan/11/global-trade-falls-hout...

Global trade fell in December as Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea disrupted operations. The boss of the world’s biggest shipping line has said it could take months before the trade route is safe to traverse.

Ships Advertise Chinese Links to Avoid Houthi Attack in Red Sea
Alex Longley January 11, 2024 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-11/ships-advertise-chine...

At least five vessels transiting the Red Sea are using their signals to say they have links to China — the latest unusual measure taken to try and avoid attack by Houthi militants in the Red Sea.

Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman; 18 Pinoys among crew
JANA CHOUKEIR and AHMED ELIMAM, Reuters January 11, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/893880/iran-seizes-...