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Seafarers' safety must be enhanced in Red Sea, shipping industry says
By Jonathan Saul January 19, 2024 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/seafarers-safety-must-be-enhan...

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Countries in the Red Sea region need to enhance security to protect seafarers at risk as attacks on merchant shipping worsen, industry officials said on Thursday.

ITF Reports Alarming Increase In Vessel Abandonments In 2023
MI News Network January 23, 2024 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/itf-reports-alarming-increas...

Rerouting Cargo Ships Away From The Red Sea Is Increasing Carbon Emissions
MI News Network January 23, 2024 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/rerouting-cargo-ships-away-f...

Not-for-profit company established for maritime mental health
Sam Chambers January 24, 2024 https://splash247.com/not-for-profit-company-established-for-maritime-me...

Bulkers collide on Yangtze River
January 24, 2024 https://splash247.com/bulkers-collide-on-yangtze-river/

Two bulk carriers have been involved in a collision on the Yangtze River.

The incident which took place early Tuesday morning, saw the 1997-built 46,600 dwt Mirabella collide with the 2004-built 48,800 dwt Omega about 15 nautical miles north of the Yangtze River Estuary.

The ships are owned by Safe Sea Services of Lebanon and Turkey’s Gamma Shipping, respectively.

Democratic Republic of the Congo fares the worst in flag survey
Sam Chambers January 24, 2024 https://splash247.com/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-fares-the-worst-i...

Empire Navigation Expects “Developments” for Crew Held on Seized Tanker
Jan 22, 2024 https://maritime-executive.com/article/empire-navigation-expects-develop...

DMW says 'proof of life' show 18 Pinoy seafarers safe in Iran
Zen Hernandez Jan 18 2024 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/18/24/dmw-says-proof-of-life-show-18-pi...

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday said it has received positive news that the 18 Filipino seafarers in the custody of Iran are safe and unharmed.

According to DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac, they were sent a photo as proof of life.

Ships in Red Sea declare 'all Chinese' in bid to avoid Houthi attacks
Matthew Loh Jan 15, 2024, https://www.businessinsider.com/ships-red-sea-all-chinese-houthi-attack-...

Several cargo ships and tankers in the Red Sea have been broadcasting that their crew is fully Chinese, seemingly hoping the affiliation with Beijing will persuade Yemeni rebels not to attack.

Many Ship Crews Will Get Double Money to Go Through Red Sea
Alex Longley January 19, 2024 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ship-crews-double-money-red-152725120.html

Seafarers on vessels with links to the US and UK will get double pay for the days they’re in the most dangerous parts of the Red Sea, as well as the option to disembark before reaching the risky areas, a major union said.