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Charting the future of Malaysia’s maritime industry
DR IZYAN MUNIRAH MOHD ZAIDEEN & CAPT MOHD FAIZAL RAMLI January 4th, 2023 https://themalaysianreserve.com/2023/01/04/charting-the-future-of-malays...

THE maritime history of Malaysia dates back to the time of the Malacca Sultanate in the 15th century. 

Armed Pirates Rob Two Offshore Vessels in Bay of Campeche
Jan 1, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/armed-pirates-rob-two-offshore-ve...

The offshore oil and gas sector in Mexico's Bay of Campeche is a longtime hotspot for armed robbery, often linked to organized crime. Armed pirates boarded two offshore vessels in two days on the 28th and 29th, according to local media, leaving the crew unharmed but making off with valuable equipment. 

Lula 2.0? Brazil’s maritime sector watches return of president for course changes
Eric Priante Martin 30 December 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/shipyards/lula-2-0-brazil-s-maritime-sect...

As Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepares to take office on 1 January, minister promises to end privatisation of largest port and shipyards hope for support of old

China's Lockdowns are Over, but its Shipping Outlook is Still Mixed
Jan 1, 2023 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/china-s-lockdowns-are-over-bu...

AFP intensifying presence in West Philippines Sea
Michael Punongbayan - January 2, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/02/2234728/afp-intensifying-p...

MANILA, Philippines — Ensuring that territorial defense remains a top priority, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is increasing its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even during President Marcos’ scheduled visit to China this week.

Indonesia’s digitalisation in maritime sector proves effective: Minister
VNA, December 29, 2022 https://en.vietnamplus.vn/indonesias-digitalisation-in-maritime-sector-p...

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan on December 28 announced that the country is effectively digitalising its maritime sector with a focus given to port connectivity and digitalisation.

Bermuda Triangle is real! Sailors find 'ghost ship' drifting with no crew onboard
John Bett 29 Dec 2022 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/bermuda-triangle-real-sailors-f...

Two sailors found an abandoned ship in the Bermuda triangle with no crew onboard and no distress signals in sight, and after research they discovered it had been lost long ago

Report: EU Considers Filipino Seafarer Ban Over Training Deficiencies
Dec 29, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/report-eu-considers-filipino-seaf...

AFP assists 17 Vietnamese seafarers off Palawan
Dec 28 2022 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/28/22/afp-assists-17-vietnamese-seafare...

The Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, through its Littoral Monitoring Station (LMS) Melville, helped 17 Vietnamese crew members of a vessel that ran aground in Balabac, Palawan Tuesday.

CBCP pays tribute to seafarers this holiday season
Christina Hermoso December 28, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/28/cbcp-pays-tribute-to-seafarers-this-holiday...

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) assured seafarers and their families of prayers and support as it paid tribute to their sacrifices and hard work.