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A looming manpower crisis in the maritime industry
Author: 13newsnow.com
February 17, 2023

NYK seals crew transfer vessel charter with Siemens Gamesa
Adis Ajdin February 16, 2023 https://splash247.com/nyk-seals-crew-transfer-vessel-charter-with-siemen...

Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has sealed a crew transfer vessel (CTV) time charter contract with wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa.

The vessel will transport workers to the offshore wind farm at Ishikari Bay New Port, which is scheduled to begin commercial operation in December 2023.

Business group seeks government help on seafarers
Robertzon Ramirez - February 18, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/18/2245760/business-group-see...

MANILA, Philippines — A maritime business group is calling for help from the government amid fears that 50,000 seafarers may be on the verge of losing their jobs for failure to comply with international maritime safety standards of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).

Villar bats for revitalization of PH maritime industry
Mario Casayuran February 17, 2023, https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/17/villar-bats-for-revitalization-of-ph-mariti...

Senator Cynthia A. Villar on Friday, February 17, encouraged government agencies and the private sector to join efforts to revitalize the maritime industry.

MARINA leads PH delegation to UK maritime meet
Martin Sadongdong February 15, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/15/marina-leads-ph-delegation-to-uk-maritime-m...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) recently spearheaded the country’s delegation to a top-level meeting and training of international maritime groups held in the United Kingdom as efforts to address various issues in the maritime sector — such as bullying and harassment — were tackled.

Ex-seaman shot dead in Estancia
RHENJIE MARIE CALANTAS February 15, 2023 https://www.panaynews.net/ex-seaman-shot-dead-in-estancia/

ILOILO – A former seafarer was shot to death by tricycle-riding gunmen in Barangay Botongon, Estancia town around 7:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13.

The 50-year-old Zaldy Cabuyoc succumbed to six gunshot wounds.

Cabuyoc was outside his house near the public plaza when shot using a .45 pistol. The gunmen fled towards Javier Proper.

China’s shipbuilding market share exceeds Japan and South Korea combined
Sam Chambers February 16, 2023 https://splash247.com/chinas-shipbuilding-market-share-exceeds-japan-and...

The International Chamber of Shipping reaffirms commitment to 2050 net zero
16/02/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-international-chamber-of-shippi...

A brief introduction to AI and its applications in the maritime industry
Themistoklis Sardis February 8, 2023

Remittances hit record high in 2022
February 16, 2023 | https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2023/02/16/505132/remittances-h...

Cash remittances jumped by 3.6% to $32.54 billion last year, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday. — REUTERS