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Jailing masters harms fight against drugs trade, warns ICS
Paul Peachey 7 June 2023

The criminalisation of seafarers who raise the alarm about drug discoveries is counterproductive and unacceptable, says senior security official

The criminalisation of seafarers who uncover contraband on their vessels is hampering the fight against organised drug smuggling, the International Chamber of Shipping says.

Ship Captain Attacked by Orcas Again Says They Developed Their Strategy
Pandora Dewan 6/10/23 https://www.newsweek.com/ship-captain-attacked-killer-whales-developed-s...

A sailor who has been ambushed twice by the same pod of orcas says the killer whales are refining their strategy. This comes amid a concerning rise in orca attacks on boats along the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates Europe from Africa.

Italian special forces save Turkish cargo ship from 'pirates'
Agence France-Presse Jun 10, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/10/italian-special-forces-save-turkish-cargo-sh...

ROME, Italy- Italian special forces boarded a cargo ship sailing from Turkey to France on Friday, after the crew were threatened by "pirates" off the Italian coast, the defence ministry said.

NMP's Manifesto paves the way for inclusivity in the maritime sector
May 31, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/31/business/maritime/nmps-manifesto-...

IN a historic display of unity and commitment toward promoting gender equality and women empowerment, key stakeholders in the Philippine maritime industry embraced the "Manifesto of Commitment Toward a Barrier-Free Environment for Filipino Women in Maritime."

Recognizing the plight and contributions of seafarers
Sonny Angara -June 9, 2023 https://www.panaynews.net/recognizing-the-plight-and-contributions-of-se...

Marina, DICT integrate seafarer app into e-Gov Super App
Genivi Verdejo June 7, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/07/business/maritime/marina-dict-int...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to integrate seafarer applications, such as Mismo and Marina OAS into the newly launched e-Gov Super App.

Seafarer labour market tightness at highest levels recorded
Adis Ajdin June 8, 2023 https://splash247.com/seafarer-labour-market-tightness-at-highest-levels...

Bogus luxury cruise ship captain who raked in £272,000 from holidaymakers while living bizarre double-life is ordered to pay back just £351 - after blowing victims' money on gambling
Olivia Jones 30 May 2023

A conman who claimed to be the captain of a luxury cruise ship and raked in £272,000 from holidaymakers has been ordered to pay back the £351 he has left - after spending all his money on gambling.

Ship officer distracted by cellphone doesn’t see huge vessel until too late, feds say
Mitchell Willetts June 8, 2023 https://news.yahoo.com/ship-officer-distracted-cellphone-doesn-161921674...

A ship’s officer was distracted by his cellphone just before two large ships collided in the Gulf of Mexico, putting dozens of crew members in danger and causing more than $12 million in damage, federal investigators say.

Ship Officer Shortage Worsening, Drewry Says
Mike Schuler June 7, 2023 https://gcaptain.com/ship-officer-shortage-worsening-drewry-says/

The global shipping industry’s severe shortage of ship officers has reached its worst on record and shows signs of abating, according to Drewry’s latest Manning Annual Review and Forecast report released this week.