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Russia’s targeting of merchant ships branded a war crime
Sam Chambers April 14, 2022 https://splash247.com/russias-targeting-of-merchant-ships-branded-a-war-...

Russia stands accused of committing war crimes against international seafarers and merchant vessels to add to a long list of offences due for investigation on day 50 of the war in eastern Europe.

ICS launches new training tool to plug the technology gap on board
4 April 2022 https://www.thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-software/item/7814-ics-laun...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new resource designed to help ship operators recruit and develop on board personnel who are fully prepared to meet the demands of today’s high-tech modern vessels.

ILO adds adhesions to seafarers’ protection
April 14, 2022 https://www.plenglish.com/news/2022/04/14/ilo-adds-adhesions-to-seafarer...

Geneva, Apr 14 (Prensa Latina) The Maritime Labor Convention, adopted by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in 2006, reached today the ratification of 100 member states of that organization with the adhesion of Oman.

Filipinos among stranded seafarers who escaped Ukraine, others still trapped – ILO, sources
Reuters Apr 14, 2022 https://www.rappler.com/world/europe/filipinos-among-stranded-seafarers-...

The seafarers' section coordinator at The International Transport Workers' Federation says 83 of an original 480 Filipino seafarers are still stranded in Ukraine

Every Single Seafarer can Contribute to Greener Shipping
Apr 13, 2022 https://www.maritime-executive.com/corporate/every-single-seafarer-can-c...

Attacks on ships, seafarers in Ukraine are war crimes say HRAS
Marcus Hand | Apr 13, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/attacks-ships-seafarer...

The indiscriminate shelling of merchant ships and their seafarers in ports and offshore Ukraine constitute war crimes, according to Human Rights at Sea (HRAS).

Investing on our seafarers' well-being
Ambassador Carlos Salinas April 14, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/04/14/business/maritime/investing-on-ou...

Last April 9 was the Day of Valor in the Philippines, a day of remembering our heroes who gave up their lives for our freedom, and of giving recognition and showing gratitude to our modern-day heroes who make daily sacrifices to make our lives better.

'Kuya SEAd' brings news closer to seafarers
Yashika F. Torib April 13, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/04/13/business/maritime/kuya-sead-bring...

Marina to draft IRR of newly approved PSA
Genivi Verdejo April 13, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/04/13/business/maritime/marina-to-draft...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will help draft the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the law lifting restrictions on foreign investments in public services.

Marina grants one-year validity extension to expired shipping certificates
Genivi Verdejo April 13, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/04/13/business/maritime/marina-grants-o...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has extended by one-year the validity of expiring and expired accreditation certificates of domestic shipping operators and maritime enterprises.