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18 ship crew members nabbed for fuel theft
Neil Jayson Servallos - January 31, 2023 | https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/01/31/2241376/18-ship-crew-members-...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) arrested 18 crew members of four vessels for alleged fuel theft in the waters off Navotas over the weekend.

Ships Are Flying False Flags to Dodge Sanctions
Elisabeth Braw January 30, 2023

Illegal Russian tankers are a maritime nightmare.

AMSA sets compliance strategy for next four years
31st January, 2023 https://www.thedcn.com.au/region/australia/amsa-sets-compliance-strategy...

THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has launched its compliance strategy for the next four years.

The AMSA Compliance Strategy 2023-27 is the latest iteration of the strategy, outlining how AMSA plans to ensure the maritime industry meets legislated safety standards.

Maersk, Hamburg Sud and SeaLand – what’s in a name?
Marcus Hand | Jan 30, 2023 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/maersk-hamburg-sud-and-seal...

Maersk had a busy few days last week announcing the end of the 2M alliance with rival MSC and plans to consolidate branding under the Danish parent’s name and dropping longstanding brands including Hamburg Sud and SeaLand.

MARINA gathers maritime experts to craft, polish policies on shipbuilding, repair
January 30, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/30/marina-gathers-maritime-experts-to-craft-po...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) disclosed Monday, Nov. 31, that it has met with maritime experts and primary stakeholders to discuss the formulation and review of its policies on shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR).

Nigeria needs more vessels to employ its seafarers – Joseph
PAUL OGBUOKIRI January 29, 2023 https://www.newtelegraphng.com/nigeria-needs-more-vessels-to-employ-its-...

collecBob Yousuo Joseph, a marine engineer, is the National President of Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA). He speaks on the future of the Nigerian maritime industry as the new Lekki Deep Sea Port commences operation. PAUL OGBUOKIRI brings excerpts

Sailors on abandoned ship Yangtze Fortune in limbo while anchored on Victorian coast
Andrea Nierhoff 29 Jan 2023 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-29/sailors-in-limbo-abandoned-ship-y...

Sixteen Filipino crew members of an abandoned ship face an uncertain future after spending months in limbo off the south-west coast of Victoria.

Dating seaman na nangako ng trabaho sa barko kapalit ng pera, timbog
Dennis Datu Jan 25 2023 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/25/23/dating-seaman-na-nangako-ng-traba...

Arestado ang isang dating seaman sa Lumban, Laguna matapos pangakuan na makakasakay sa barko ang nasa 100 seafarer kapalit ng malaking halaga ng pera.

Hinuli ng pulisya sa entrapment operation ang 32 anyos na suspek na si alyas "Idan."

China’s Rising COVID-19 Infections Causing Concern for Seafarer Crew Changes
Mike Schuler January 24, 2023 https://gcaptain.com/chinas-rising-covid-19-infections-causing-concern-f...

The rise of COVID-19 infections in China is posing new challenges for crew changes as some countries reintroduce restrictions and test requirements for seafarers arriving from certain Asian nations, the Global Maritime Forum says.

Crew restrictions returning following end of China’s zero-covid policy, says GMF
Dale Wainwright 24 January 2023 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/crew-restrictions-returni...