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ICS webinar: Seafarer health and wellbeing needs a holistic approach
The Editorial Team April 7, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/cm-ics-webinar-seafarer-health-and-wellbeing-need...

In a recent ICS (International Chamber of Shipping) webinar, maritime and medical experts came together to discuss seafarers’ health and wellbeing, and what can be done to safeguard seafarers and make sure they are prepared for medical emergencies on board ships.

Authorities eye curriculum improvements, assistance to seafarers to improve PH maritime industry
CNN Philippines Staff Apr 7, 2023 http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/7/PH-govt-maritime-industry-im...

Key dental hygiene tips for seafarers
The Editorial Team April 7, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/cm-key-dental-hygiene-tips-for-seafarers/

With seafarers being onboard vessels for long periods of time, unable to attend doctor’s check-ups, dental care is a common issue that the crew is facing while at sea. In a worst-case scenario, dental problems may require an urgent medical treatment or even the repatriation of seafarers.

China launches ship inspection campaign in the Taiwan Strait
Sam Chambers April 6, 2023 https://splash247.com/china-launches-ship-inspection-campaign-in-the-tai...

Commercial maritime traffic along one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes face a tense few days ahead.

Charges set to be filed against owner of the Princess Empress tanker in the Philippines
Sam Chambers April 7, 2023 https://splash247.com/charges-set-to-be-filed-against-owner-of-the-princ...

The owner of the sunken Princess Empress product tanker will likely face criminal charges in the Philippines.

Global demand of Indian seafarers set to rise
06/04/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/global-demand-of-indian-seafarers-s...

New bill to protect Filipino seafarers’ rights passed on final reading
The Editorial Team April 6, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/new-bill-to-protect-filipino-seafarers-rights-pas...

CHED to work with MARINA, maritime schools to raise training standards
Kaycee Valmonte - April 3, 2023 | https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/03/2256576/ched-work-marina-m...

The Maritime Industry Authority held its first oath-taking ceremony for new Marine Deck and Engineer Officers into their new official ranks on March 23, 2023.
Facebook / Maritime Industry Authority

Imee Marcos opposes Magna Carta provision delaying death, disability benefits for Filipino sailors pending legal proceedings
April 4, 2023 https://politics.com.ph/2023/04/04/imee-marcos-opposes-magna-carta-provi...

Senator Imee Marcos is planning to oppose a controversial compensation provision in the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino seafarers that ironically tends to discriminate against them.

'Ambulance chasing', decarbonization can still rock the boat for Filipino seafarers
Kaycee Valmonte - April 4, 2023 | https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/04/2256842/ambulance-chasing-...

MANILA, Philippines — Keeping more Filipinos employed on the world's ships will need more than reforms to maritime education and training programs, industry leaders said, adding Filipino seafarers face more challenges as global shipping changes.