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UN and industry push for protection of seafarers in health crises
14th February, 2023 https://www.thedcn.com.au/news/staffing-crewing-and-training/un-and-indu...

A UNITED Nations and industry action group has published recommendations for protecting transport workers, including seafarers, in public health emergencies.

PCG rescues distressed cargo vessel in Dinagat
Philippine News Agency February 13, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/13/pcg-rescues-distressed-cargo-vessel-in-dina...

BUTUAN CITY (PNA) – Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard in Northeastern Mindanao (PCG-NEM) and the Coast Guard Station in Dinagat Islands (CGS Dinagat) rescued on Sunday, Feb. 12, a distressed cargo vessel in the sea of Hibusong Island in Dinagat Islands province.

Marina leads PH delegation to maritime conference in UK
February 14, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/210961/marina-leads-ph-delegation-to-h...

MANILA, Philippines — Delegates from the Philippines took part in the maritime training and lectures held in the United Kingdom, which also became a venue to discuss and address harassment in the maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said on Tuesday.

Maersk Sues Evergreen Over Suez Canal Grounding
Reuters February 13, 2023 https://gcaptain.com/maersk-sues-evergreen-over-suez-canal-grounding/

COPENHAGEN, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Shipping group Maersk said on Monday it had filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of container ship Ever Given, which blocked the Suez Canal for six days in 2021, claiming compensation for delays caused by the incident.

23 crew men rescued from capsized boat
Al Jacinto February 11, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/02/11/news/regions/23-crew-men-rescued-...

Seafarers wages bill positive step but won’t close loopholes exploited by P&O ferries
11/02/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarers-wages-bill-positive-step-...

The UK government is yet to close the legal loopholes that allowed P&O Ferries and its chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite to run roughshod over employment rights and led to the sacking of 786 seafarers last year.

New white paper calls for ‘data democratisation’ to improve maritime sustainability
Sam Chambers February 10, 2023 https://splash247.com/new-white-paper-calls-for-data-democratisation-to-...

French digitalisation expert Opsealog has launched a white paper calling for greater data sharing across supply chains to help achieve shipping’s decarbonisation and sustainability ambitions.

House panel okays proposed seafarers' Magna Carta
Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino February 9, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/02/09/news/house-panel-okays-proposed-s...

A committee at the House of Representatives has approved the substitute bill for a Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers.

The Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs approved the measure, which substituted 12 House bills, during a virtual meeting on Thursday.

PH, UK eye expanding maritime cooperation
Javier Joe Ismael February 11, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/02/11/news/national/ph-uk-eye-expanding...

Maersk Joins Shipping Companies Recruiting African Cadets
Feb 10, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/maersk-joins-shipping-companies-r...