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AMSA: Industry needs to revisit current crewing strategies and start treating seafarers decently
Mick Kinley December 28, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/cm-amsa-industry-needs-to-revisit-current-crewing...

Amidst COVID Surge, China Reopens Shore Access for Seafarers
Dec 27, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/amidst-covid-surge-china-reopens-...

Amidst a growing surge of COVID-19 cases, China is preparing to reopen its ports of entry to foreign travelers - including seafarers - without any quarantine period or testing on arrival. The new policy will take effect on January 8. 

Europe Could Ban Filipino Crews From Cargo Ships, Rocking an Already Messed-Up Industry
Ryan Erik King 28 Dec 2022 https://jalopnik.com/europe-could-ban-filipino-crews-from-cargo-ships-ro...

European regulators claim that Philippine maritime education doesn't meet international standards, threatening another huge disruption to the shipping industry.

Seafarer covid-19 vaccine program draws to a close
28/12/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarer-covid-19-vaccine-program-d...

A Port of Long Beach COVID-19 vaccination program for mariners aboard cargo vessels calling in the San Pedro Bay will wind down by year’s end after delivering nearly 12,000 shots to sailors.

Denmark reaffirms support for PH efforts on intl maritime compliance
Yashika F. Torib December 28, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/28/business/maritime/denmark-reaffir...

THE Danish government has reaffirmed its support for the Philippine maritime industry's efforts to comply with international maritime standards as set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention.

Gov’t rushes solutions to save 400k seamen’s jobs
Vito Barceloby December 28, 2022 https://manilastandard.net/news/314291326/govt-rushes-solutions-to-save-...

10 seafarers rescued off Sabah, Tawi-Tawi
Roel Pareño - December 27, 2022 | https://www.philstar.com/nation/2022/12/27/2233446/10-seafarers-rescued-...

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Eight Malaysian seafarers and two Filipinos were rescued after their boats capsized in the waters off Sabah, Malaysia and Tawi-Tawi in Mindanao, respectively, on Saturday night. Another Malaysian seafarer was reported missing.

SC reverses ruling granting disability benefits to seafarer 
John Victor D. Ordoñez December 27, 2022 https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2022/12/27/495474/sc-reverses-ru...

THE SUPREME Court (SC) has overturned an appellate court ruling that granted permanent disability benefits to a seafarer who sustained a lung injury on the job.  

Philippines: 400,000 seafarers at risk of sailing ban
Ana P. Santos 26 Dec 2022 https://www.dw.com/en/philippines-400000-seafarers-at-risk-of-sailing-ba...

The fate of hundreds of thousands of Filipino seafarers hangs in the balance as they await a crucial European Commission decision. It follows an audit indicating that the Philippines is in breach of maritime standards.

Mass theft among crew on board of MSC container ship, and interesting response
Mikhail Voytenko December 23, 2022 https://www.maritimebulletin.net/2022/12/23/mass-theft-among-crew-on-boa...