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Israel-Hamas conflict spurs seafarer pay boost
Raine Cruz January 10, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/01/10/business/maritime/israel-hamas-co...

Marina to speed up processing of seafarer certificates through digitalization
Yashika F. Torib January 10, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/01/10/business/maritime/marina-to-speed...

SLOW and lengthy processing of documents and certificates has been a constant challenge for Filipino seafarers, especially those residing in distant provinces.

IMO Piracy Report: Nine ships attacked during November
January 10, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/imo-piracy-report-nine-ships-attacked-during-nove...

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of November.

The following acts of piracy and armed robbery are allegedly committed against ships during the month of November 2023, reported by IMO Member States or international organizations in consultative status.

Filipino crew members safe after hijacking attempt in North Arabian Sea
Adrian Parungao - January 06, 2024 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/225047/filipino-crew-members-safe-afte...

MANILA, Philippines — India Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran said on Saturday that the Indian and Filipino crew of MV Lila Norfolk are safe after a hijacking attempt in the North Arabian Sea.

Dominguez Raises Concern for Seafarers at UN Security Council
January 3, 2024 https://www.marinelink.com/news/dominguez-raises-concern-seafarers-un-51...

Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the IMO, addressed the United Nations Security Council at its 9,525th meeting reiterating his condemnation of the attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea.

New Marina chief unveils new growth, sustainability plan for maritime sector
Lorenz S. Marasigan January 5, 2024 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/05/new-marina-chief-unveils-new-gr...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) launched a new campaign that aims to promote sustainable practices and inclusive growth in the maritime sector.

Many big shipping companies will double pay for crew sailing through the now-perilous Red Sea
BYChristian Wienberg and Bloomberg December 30, 2023 https://fortune.com/2023/12/29/shipping-companies-hazard-pay-red-sea-sue...

The shipping industry in Denmark, home to some of the world’s largest firms, agreed to double wages for crew sailing through the Red Sea to compensate for the danger posed by the recent attacks.

Singaporean Bunker Vessel Collides With Chinese Fishing Boat, 8 Crew Missing
MI News Network January 5, 2024 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/singaporean-bunker-vessel-co...

PEARL KENZO, a bunker vessel recently registered with Singapore, collided with a Chinese fishing boat, whose eight crew members were reported missing.

Indian navy intercepts ship, rescues crew after Arabian Sea hijack attempt
5 Jan 2024 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/5/india-navy-says-responding-to-li...

The navy says its commandos boarded the warship to render assistance after the vessel issued a hijacking distress call.

Former Chinese shipbuilding supremo jailed for 13 years
Sam Chambers December 28, 2023 https://splash247.com/former-chinese-shipbuilding-supremo-jailed-for-13-...

Hu Wenming, the ex-chairman of state-run China Shipbuilding Industry Co (CSIC), has been handed a 13-year jail sentence as well as a $700,000 fine after authorities find him guilty of multiple graft charges over a 20-year period.