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Women demand more roles in maritime sector
Anozie Egole 28th September 2023 https://punchng.com/women-demand-more-roles-in-maritime-sector/

Women are often relegated to the back bench, especially in the maritime sector with the notion that they do not possess the physical and mental strength to wade through the rigours associated with the business. ANOZIE EGOLE writes that the women folk are ready to compete with their male counterparts for leading roles in the industry

Maritime trade seen growing by 2.4% this year
Lorenz S. Marasigan September 29, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/29/maritime-trade-seen-growing-by-...

GLOBAL seaborne trade, which experienced a marginal contraction of 0.4 percent in 2022, is poised for a recovery in 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) said on Wednesday.

World Maritime Day 2023 Highlights Marine Environment Protection
MI News Network September 28, 2023 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/world-maritime-day-2023-high...

IMO’s commitment to the preservation of the marine environment underlined on World Maritime Day 2023.

ITF Secures Pay Increase for 250,000 Seafarers
Sep 25, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/itf-secures-pay-increase-for-250-...

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and a consortium of maritime employers have reached a new four-year labor contract covering 250,000 seafarers and 10,000 ships around the world.

GMA Pinoy TV presents seafarer exhibit "Bridging Horizons"
Kristine Lim September 26, 2023 https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/105824/gma-pin...

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PH seeks reelection in International Maritime Organization Council
September 27, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1210611

MANILA – The Philippines is seeking a reelection in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council.

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said as a member of the IMO Council, the Philippine government can sustain various technical cooperation projects and allow the country to implement state administration responsibilities.

Marcos assures Filipino seafarers of Magna Carta passage
CIH September 27, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/09/27/business/maritime/marcos-assures-...

Elevating maritime safety and sustainability: harnessing data for industry advancement
26/09/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/elevating-maritime-safety-and-susta...

At Home sa Abroad: How this seafarer turned lawyer fights for OFWs at sea
Sep 25, 2023 https://www.rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/at-home-sa-abroad-epis...

Marina eyes incentives for shipowners with review of domestic shipping act
September 25, 2023 https://www.portcalls.com/marina-eyes-incentives-for-shipowners-with-rev...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is eyeing incentives for shipowners and shipbuilders as it reviews the Domestic Shipping Development Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9295).

The incentives under the law, signed in 2004, had a 10-year sunset provision, thus expiring in 2014.