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Senate pressed to pass bill on seafarers after EU decision
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz April 5, 2023 | https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2023/04/05/515297/senate-pressed...

A SENATOR on Wednesday emphasized the need to pass a bill on the protection and sustained education of Filipino mariners after the European Commission (EC) decided to continue recognizing seafarer certificates issued by the Philippines.

‘Wag kampante!’: Gatchalian says improvement of Pinoy seamen’s skills must continue
April 5, 2023 https://politics.com.ph/2023/04/05/wag-kampante-gatchalian-says-improvem...

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the European Union (EU) for its decision to keep recognizing Philippine seafarer’s certificate, which saved the livelihood of about 50,000 Filipino seamen onboard EU-flagged vessels.

Protest outside Port Nelson over coastal shipping job losses
Warren Gamble, Apr 02 2023 https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/300845097/protest-outside-port-...

From port to pot: Seafarer ditches job to pursue vanilla farming in Sarangani
Rommel Rebollido Apr 4, 2023 https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/seafarer-ditches-job-pursue-vani...

Natural vanilla is a highly valuable ingredient, and it is considered the world's second most expensive spice after saffron

most expensive spice after saffron

Industry Welcomes EU’s Decision on Filipino Seafarer Certificates
April 3, 2023 https://www.marinelink.com/news/industry-welcomes-eus-decision-filipino-...

The European Commission has decided to continue recognising certificates for seafarers issued by the Philippines, one of the world’s largest maritime labour supply countries.

VLCC interrupted voyage to medevac sick crew, South China sea
Apr 03, 2023 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/41557/vlcc-interrupted-voyag...

Filipino crew died trying to assist pilot boarding
Apr 03, 2023 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/41561/filipino-crew-died-try...

French Navy Rescues The Crew Of Hijacked Tanker
MI News Network April 4, 2023 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/the-french-navy-saves-the-cr...

The French Navy has located the Danish product tanker Monjasa Reformer, which was boarded by pirates over the weekend, taking six of its crew members.

Seven states enter race for IMO secretary general spot
Adis Ajdin April 4, 2023 https://splash247.com/seven-states-enter-race-for-imo-secretary-general-...

Seven people from four continents have thrown their hats in the ring to become the next International Maritime Organization secretary general.

Seafarers’ group: Issue with EU caused by inconsistencies in PH maritime industry
CNN Philippines Staff Apr 3, 2023 https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/3/seafarer-group-inconsistenc...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 3) — The inconsistencies in the management of the Philippine maritime industry resulted in the country’s long-standing issue with the European Commission, a seafarers’ group said on Monday.