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EDITORIAL — Boosting ship building and repair
The Philippine Star May 8, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2023/05/08/2264631/editorial-boosting-s...

Over two months after the motor tanker Princess Empress sank off Oriental Mindoro, the local government of Navotas ordered on May 5 the closure of a shipyard in the city that refurbished the vessel. The Navotas government said the Majestic Shipping Corp.’s business permit was only for commercial ship leasing.

Ship management firm expects rebound of PH seafarers on EU-flagged ships after pandemic, recognition
May 7, 2023
Market Edge: Michelle Ong talks to Tore Henriksen, Director and GPCC / President & Managing Director of Döhle Shipmanagement Philippines, for his insight on the future of Filipino seafarers on EU-flagged ships after the European Commission decided to continue recognizing seafarer certificates issued in the Philippines.

Firm sees no impact on Filipino seafarers from looming global recession
May 08 2023 https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/business/05/08/23/firm-sees-no-impact-on-...

A ship management firm said it does not expect seafarers to lose jobs in the short term because of a looming global recession.

Owner of MT Princess Empress no-show in House probe
Zacarian Sarao - May 09, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1766771/fwd-owner-of-mt-princess-empress-n...

MANILA, Philippines — The owner of the sunken oil tanker which caused an oil spill in the waters of Oriental Mindoro was a no show at a House of Representatives hearing on Tuesday, much to the dismay of lawmakers.

Marina, CCC OK to draft deal on decarbonization of maritime sector
Martin Sadongdong May 8, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/8/marina-ccc-ok-to-draft-deal-on-decarbonizatio...

At a glance

UKP&I: 11% of PEME statistics respond to hearing loss
The Editorial Team May 5, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/ukpi-11-of-peme-statistics-respond-to-hearing-loss/

Hearing loss is a common problem seafarers face, especially those working in the engine room, UK P&I Club notes. As a result, the Club has published a guide with measures to monitor and limit hearing loss amongst crew.

Eagle Bulk confirms 3 seafarers are missing from its bulker in Gabon
Jasmina Ovcina Mandra May 4, 2023 https://www.offshore-energy.biz/eagle-bulk-confirms-3-seafarers-are-miss...

Three seafarers have been reported missing from Grebe Bulker, a bulker vessel managed by Eagle Bulk Ship Management Singapore.

What to do in contradictory findings by employer, seafarer physicians on claims for disability benefits
Rey G. Panaligan May 4, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/3/what-to-do-in-contradictory-findings-by-emplo...

Seafarer ‘Happiness’ Declines, Shipping Industry Urged to Prioritize Wellbeing
Mike Schuler May 4, 2023 https://gcaptain.com/seafarer-happiness-declines-shipping-industry-urged...

The first quarter of 2023 saw a decline in seafarers’ happiness levels, as reported by the latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) published by The Mission to Seafarers.

DENR to work with shipowners to prevent another oil spill
Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 5, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/climate-and-environment/2023/05/05/22...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said it will work with local shipowners to prevent a repeat of the Oriental Mindoro oil spill, which is posing threats to the marine environment and disrupting the livelihood of fishers.