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PH, EU agree to boost maritime cooperation
Martin Sadongdong Oct 1, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/30/ph-eu-agree-to-boost-maritime-cooperation

The Philippines and European Union (EU) committed to enhance its maritime cooperation and address critical issues relating to maritime security, defense, sustainable development, ocean governance and connectivity, and maritime law.

World Maritime Day: Setting a tone for whistleblowers
September 28, 2023 https://splash247.com/world-maritime-day-setting-a-tone-for-whistleblowers/

ITF recovers almost US$120 million in crew wages
29th September, 2023 https://www.thedcn.com.au/news/staffing-crewing-and-training/itf-recover...

THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers’ Federation said it recovered almost US$120 million in wages owed to seafarers between 2020 and 2022.

Containership fire ris on the rise
Rakin Rahman September 28, 2023 https://www.porttechnology.org/news/containership-fire-ris-on-the-rise/

Over the past decade, containership fires have seen a disturbing rise, with a notable number resulting in casualties and total losses, finds new World Shipping Council (WSC)’s report.

Mysterious disappearance of Dutch freighter crew in Kiel Canal
Mikhail Voytenko Sep 28, 2023 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43093/mysterious-disappearan...

Reshaping the maritime industry one ship at a time
Yashika F. Torib September 13, 2023

THE Philippine maritime industry is often associated with the more established and lucrative sector of seafaring. Trailing in its wake are the widely diverse sectors of fishing, aquaculture, domestic shipping, ship registry, maritime safety and security, and shipbuilding.

Women demand more roles in maritime sector
Anozie Egole 28th September 2023 https://punchng.com/women-demand-more-roles-in-maritime-sector/

Women are often relegated to the back bench, especially in the maritime sector with the notion that they do not possess the physical and mental strength to wade through the rigours associated with the business. ANOZIE EGOLE writes that the women folk are ready to compete with their male counterparts for leading roles in the industry

Maritime trade seen growing by 2.4% this year
Lorenz S. Marasigan September 29, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/29/maritime-trade-seen-growing-by-...

GLOBAL seaborne trade, which experienced a marginal contraction of 0.4 percent in 2022, is poised for a recovery in 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) said on Wednesday.

World Maritime Day 2023 Highlights Marine Environment Protection
MI News Network September 28, 2023 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/world-maritime-day-2023-high...

IMO’s commitment to the preservation of the marine environment underlined on World Maritime Day 2023.

ITF Secures Pay Increase for 250,000 Seafarers
Sep 25, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/itf-secures-pay-increase-for-250-...

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and a consortium of maritime employers have reached a new four-year labor contract covering 250,000 seafarers and 10,000 ships around the world.