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Seafarer Labor Shortage Reaches 17-Year High Reports Drewry
Jun 7, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/seafarer-labor-shortage-reaches-1...

NBI files complaint vs ship owner, others over Mindoro oil spill
JOAHNA LEI CASILAO, June 6, 2023 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/872208/nbi-files-compl...

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Environmental Crime Division on Tuesday filed a criminal complaint against 35 individuals over the Oriental Mindoro oil spill.

‘PH maritime workersare reliable,’ says maritime company
6 June 2023

Seafarers Victims Of Ticket Scam: Flights Home Fake, Crew Discover At Airport
MI News Network June 6, 2023 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/seafarers-victims-of-ticket-...

Future-proofing seafarers' skills in Europe
6 June 2023 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/future-proofing-se...

Nautilus International has played a major role in a newly-completed project which sets out a strategy to ensure that European seafarers are given 'future-proof' skills to cope with rapid advances in technology and sweeping changes in shipping operations. Andrew Linington reports

‘Unprecedented drought’ forces changes along the Panama Canal
Sam Chambers June 6, 2023 https://splash247.com/unprecedented-drought-forces-changes-along-the-pan...

Biden administration urged to intervene as threat of port strikes spreads north of the border
Sam Chambers June 6, 2023 https://splash247.com/biden-administration-urged-to-intervene-as-threat-...

The Biden administration is coming under renewed pressure to intervene and resolve labour issues across US west coast ports as industrial action stretches into a fifth day, and the threat of strikes north of the border emerges.

Marina, DICT integrate online seafarer programs to ‘e-Gov Super App’
Martin Sadongdong Jun 5, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/5/marina-dict-integrate-online-seafarer-program...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) teamed up with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to incorporate online applications for seafarers to the newly-launched “e-Gov Super App”.

Iran Harasses Merchant Ship in Strait of Hormuz – US Navy
Mike Schuler June 5, 2023 https://gcaptain.com/iran-harasses-merchant-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz-us-...

U.S. and UK forces came to the aid of a merchant ship being harassed by Iranian fast-attack boats in Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.

The incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the region.

CCC, MARINA seek greener, more sustainable maritime industry
Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos May 31, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1202605

MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) have forged partnership in pursuit of a greener and more sustainable maritime industry.