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Manning agents snub Nigerian seafarers
September 5, 2018 https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/09/manning-agents-snub-nigerian-seaf...

Manning agents are hiding under Cabotage waiver clause to employ foreigners, as thousands of Nigerian seafarers keep wandering without jobs.

It was learnt that they enjoy waivers from the Federal Ministry of Transportation through manning agents, who employ the foreigners and place them on board vessels.

Shipowners should be 'very worried' over Philippines seafarers and EMSA audit compliance
Marcus Hand 31 Aug 2018 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/asia/shipowners-should-be-very-wor...

The shipowners and managers “should be very worried” over the consequences of the latest European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) audit of Philippines maritime training, warns Carl Schou, president and ceo of Wilhelmsen Ship Management.

Timeliness of the third doctor referral in seafarer’s cases
Dennis Gorecho - September 6, 2018 https://www.panaynews.net/timeliness-of-the-third-doctor-referral-in-sea...

THE PHILIPPINE Overseas Employment Administration’s (POEA) contract does not require a specific period within which the parties in a case involving a seafarer’s disability claims may seek the opinion of a third doctor. They may do so even during the mandatory conference before the labor tribunals.

Cargo ship mishap in Antique
Tara Yap September 3, 2018 https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/09/03/cargo-ship-mishap-in-antique/

Iloilo City—A cargo ship carrying cement figured in an accident off the coast of San Jose, the capital town of Antique province.

Information from the Police Regional Office (PRO-6) reported that cargo ship M/V Star Liberty drifted almost 300 meters from the shoreline of Barangay 4 Monday.

New report claims China is the leading maritime nation in the world
Sam Chamber September 6th, 2018 https://splash247.com/new-report-claims-china-is-the-leading-maritime-na...

Marina launches domestic ship modernization drive
Aerol John Pateña September 7, 2018, http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1047311

MANILA -- The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has launched an information campaign on its domestic ship modernization program, which aims to ensure safe and efficient sea vessels traveling across the country.

NIMASA expresses discontent over structure of oil & gas, maritime industry
Godfrey Bivbere September 5, 2018 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/09/nimasa-expresses-discontent-over-str...

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has indicated that the current structure of the oil and gas as well as the maritime sectors are counter productive to the nation’s economic development and local content initiatives.

Greek Seafarers Union Ends Ferry Strike
2018-09-06 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/greek-seafarers-union-ends-fe...

Greek seamen's union PNO decided to end its ferry strike on Tuesday in return for a two-percent pay increase, its members' first raise in eight years.

Disputable presumption in seafarer’s claims
Dennis Gorecho 1 Sept 2018 https://www.panaynews.net/disputable-presumption-in-seafarers-claims/

A SEAFARER’S illness will be considered work-connected if the company doctor makes an unsubstantiated assessment of the nature of seafarer’s illness.

Termination due vessel sale or change of principal
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 3 Sept 2018 http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/192330/termination-due-vessel-sale-cha...

The seafarer is entitled to receive his basic wage until the date of joining another vessel in the event of vessel sale or change of principal and he opted to complete his contract by joining another vessel of the same principal.