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FMC: More Than 175 Charge Complaints Submitted Against Ocean Carriers Under New Shipping Law
Mike Schuler December 2, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/fmc-more-than-175-charge-complaints-submitted-again...

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it has received more than 175 charge complaints from U.S. shippers against ocean common carriers since the enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 in June.

House to prioritize passage of Magna Carta for Seafarers
Billy Begas December 2, 2022 https://politics.com.ph/2022/12/02/house-to-prioritize-passage-of-magna-...

he House of Representatives will prioritize the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Seafarers and other bills that would benefit Filipino seafarers across the globe.

CrewConnect Global makes successful in-person return to Manila
Seatrade Maritime | Dec 01, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ports/digital-come-first-singapore-rot...

CrewConnect celebrated a record attendance from the international crewing community.

Reuniting the global crewing community for a three-day conference, exhibition and award ceremony, CrewConnect Global made a successful return to the Philippines with its first in-person event since 2019.

PCG chief puts spotlight on Filipino seafarers in London meet
Martin Sadongdong December 2, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/02/pcg-chief-puts-spotlight-on-filipino-seafar...

The welfare and needs of Filipino seafarers, such as up-to-date training and certification, must be prioritized by the government if they are to be at par with the rest of the world.

Bautista: PH to collaborate on maritime efforts
December 1, 2022, https://manilastandard.net/news/314283764/bautista-ph-to-collaborate-on-...

Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the government is looking at opportunities to collaborate with other countries to strengthen Philippine maritime capabilities.

The Maritime Decarbonization Conundrum
Editorial December 1, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/the-maritime-decarbonization-conundrum/

Positive news for shipping as China eases covid restrictions
Sam Chambers December 1, 2022 https://splash247.com/positive-news-for-shipping-as-china-eases-covid-re...

In the wake of unprecedented protests Beijing’s zero covid stance looks to be easing.

The strict pandemic rules have stymied industrial production all year, and put a brake on shipping earnings.

28 Weeks Jail For A Ship’s Captain Who Stole Gas Oil From A Firm And Fled To Indonesia
MI News Network November 30, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/28-weeks-jail-for-a-ships-ca...

Filipino seafarers go paperless with the use of blockchain
The Editorial Team November 30, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/filipino-seafarers-go-paperless-with-the-use-of-b...

Seafarers from the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) will no longer need to carry their certificates with them, as MAAP launched an e-wallet that would contain all the records of all its cadets from enrollment to graduation using blockchain technology.

Splash Extra: Muted maritime trade growth forecast through to 2027
November 30, 2022 https://splash247.com/splash-extra-muted-maritime-trade-growth-forecast-...