Nomikos bulker charged in Philippine hit and run case

Nomikos bulker charged in Philippine hit and run case
Sam Chambers July 7, 2020 https://splash247.com/nomikos-bulker-charged-in-philippine-hit-and-run-c...

The Philippine Coast Guard has filed criminal charges against the owner and crew of the bulk carrier Vienna Wood N, accused of colliding into a fishing boat and then continuing on its journey.

14 crew from the fishing boat are missing presumed dead after it sank on June 27.

All at sea: 250,000 maritime workers stranded by coronavirus and visa rules

All at sea: 250,000 maritime workers stranded by coronavirus and visa rules
July 6, 2020 https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/07/all-at-sea-250000-seaman-stranded-...

The Dutch government has been urged to ease visa restrictions for maritime workers to allow 250,000 stranded seamen to go home, the NRC reports.

The role of Mayor (ship’s cook) in the seafarer’s healthy diet

The role of Mayor (ship’s cook) in the seafarer’s healthy diet
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO - | July 07,2020 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/324649/the-role-of-mayor-ships-cook-i...

“Taking responsibility for the health of all human souls on their ships also defines the shipowners’ sense of humanity and justice. No ship sails without a human crew.”

Developing World Loses Billions in Money From Migrant Workers

Developing World Loses Billions in Money From Migrant Workers
7 Jul 2020 https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1946968/developing-world-loses-bill...

An economic pillar of developing economies is crumbling because of coronavirus impacts; 'I'm scared sick.'

7 Chinese in boat collision face multiple homicide

7 Chinese in boat collision face multiple homicide
Jovic Yee, Maricar Cinco - July 07, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1302870/7-chinese-in-boat-crash-face-multi...

Seafarers keeping global supply chain afloat

Seafarers keeping global supply chain afloat
07/07/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarers-keeping-global-supply-cha...

As Seafarers Awareness Week begins (6-12 July), Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Director at UK P&I, discusses the vital role seafarers are playing during the pandemic, and why wider recognition is deserved:

New US Bill Aims to Secure Grant Funding for Maritime Training

New Bill Aims to Secure Grant Funding for Maritime Training
July 6, 2020 https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/bill-aims-secure-grant-funding...

A new bill introduced in the U.S. aims to make available $200 million in grant funding for community and technical colleges offering training programs for maritime industry professions.

San Miguel Corporation comes to the rescue of stranded seafarers

SMC comes to the rescue of stranded seafarers
2 July 2020 https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/smc-comes-to-the-rescue-of-stranded-seafa...

SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) now turns its focus to extending help to maritime workers who have been stranded and currently camping out at the Manila North Harbor as they await clearance of returning to their provinces.

Container shipping sails into a future driven by technology

Container shipping sails into a future driven by technology
06/07/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/container-shipping-sails-into-a-fut...

Growing concerns over climate change have driven the maritime industry to focus on ways to increase efficiency. The majority of cargo is currently transported via container ships, but as climate change drives shifts in the shipping industry, it has called the future of the cargo container into question.

DSWD, other agencies working to repatriate 5,300 Filipinos from Sabah

DSWD, other agencies working to repatriate 5,300 Filipinos from Sabah
Charissa Luci-Atienza July 6, 2020 https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/06/dswd-other-agencies-working-to-repatriate-5...

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