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COVID-19 masks mischief in the South China Sea
Carlyle Thayer, 13 January 2021 https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2021/01/13/covid-19-masks-mischief-in-the-...

Key developments in the South China Sea in 2020 were shaped by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, international lawfare, and maritime security.

Deadline for seafarer’s competence assessment set June 30
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz January 6, 2021 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1126514

MANILA – All seafarers who are completing their competence assessment under the old system of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) have been given a final extension, with the deadline now set on June 30.

Global investors call for end to seafarers marooned at sea due to coronavirus
Jonathan Saul, Reuters Jan 13 2021 https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/13/21/global-investors-call-for-end...

LONDON - A group of leading investors on Wednesday called for an end to a crisis involving hundreds of thousands of seafarers stuck on ships for many months due to COVID-19, warning that the situation was creating bigger risks every day.

Rescue operations for passengers, crew members of ill-fated ship in Danao City delayed due to bad weather
Delta Letigio | January 12,2021

Some of the passengers who were rescued from LCT Manoling 2 that ran aground in Danao City arrive at the Danao City port on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. | Photo Courtesy of Danao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office

DOTr: Almost 490,000 OFWs assisted by one-stop shops
Susan G. De Leon January 12, 2021 https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1063602

CALOOCAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- A total of 489,596 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) have now been assisted by the government’s One-Stop Shops (OSS) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals 1, 2, and 3 within the boarders of Parañaque and Pasay Cities, as of Sunday.

Maritme tech 2021: How to future-proof investments
Sam Chambers January 12, 2021 https://splash247.com/maritme-tech-2021-how-to-future-proof-investments/

Has it ever been harder for shipowners to know what assets to buy? Splash seeks out some investment advice.

With the unclear regulatory framework shipping faces arguably there has never been a more tricky time for shipowners to future-proof their investments.

Going ahead…
Brenda V. Pimentel January 13, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/01/13/business/maritime-business/going-...

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From deck to bridge – training the next generation of seafarers
11/01/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/from-deck-to-bridge-training-the-ne...

Empowering women in shipping
12/01/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/empowering-women-in-shipping/

Although shipping has been historically male-dominated, the number of women nowadays who belong in the maritime industry is about 23,000 worldwide. It might look like a significant number but it is actually only 2% of the world’s maritime workforce.

Maritime stakeholder initiative launches to resolve the crew change crisis
Sam Chambers January 12, 2021 https://splash247.com/maritime-stakeholder-initiative-launches-to-resolv...

Belgian tanker shipping major Euronav is stepping up to the plate again, urging peers to come together to resolve the crew change crisis.