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TUCP proposes a “Just” transition to save seafaring jobs
July 6, 2023 https://journal.com.ph/tucp-proposes-a-just-transition-to-save-seafaring...

Report: Seafarers Charged $50 to $7,500 in Illegal Recruiting Fees
Jul 4, 2023 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/report-seafarers-charged-50-t...

Norwegian Cruise Line Makes a Policy Change for Crew Members
Melissa Mayntz Jul 3, 2023 https://www.cruisehive.com/norwegian-cruise-line-makes-a-policy-change-f...

From tattoos to jewelry to facial hair, Norwegian Cruise Line has updated its crew member grooming guidelines.

NMP supports seafarers’ well-being thru medical mission, pampering services
July 04, 2023 https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/2023/07/04/nmp-supports-seafarers-well...

$4.36M EMSA assistance to boost seafarers' training
Genivi Verdejo July 5, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/05/business/maritime/436m-emsa-assis...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and European Commission (EC) will use the €4 million ($4.36 million) technical assistance from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to improve seafarer education and training.

Marina gears up for IMO Member State Audit Scheme
Genivi Verdejo July 5, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/05/business/maritime/marina-gears-up...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is preparing for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (Imsas) in October 2023.

Marina convened an inter-agency meeting as the maritime administration gets ready for the Imsas.

Seafarers are charged an average of $1,872 on illegal recruitment fees
The Editorial Team July 3, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/seafarers-are-charged-an-average-of-1872-on-illeg...

Report reveals extent of illegal fees for seafarer recruitment
04/07/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/report-reveals-extent-of-illegal-fe...

Seafarer remittances account for 8.9% of Philippines’ GDP
The Editorial Team July 3, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/seafarer-remittances-account-for-8-9-of-philippin...

ITF targets abusive manning agents in new campaign
CIH June 28, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/28/business/maritime/itf-targets-abu...

NO doubt the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) is already quite busy in its various campaigns against so-called Flags of Convenience (FOC), abandonment of seafarers and other advocacies; it now wants to get rid of some bad actors in the local manning community.