seafarertimes.com ~ Maritime News for Filipino Seafarers

The maritime information market size was valued at US$ 2,808.87 million by 2028 from US$ 1,882.01 million in 2021
ReportLinker November 16, 2022 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/maritime-information-market-size-valued-1...

it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6. 2% during 2021–2028. Digital technologies are being used increasingly in maritime operations, processes, and business models to boost efficiency and security and reduce costs.

Filipino seafarers escape European Union ban
14/11/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/filipino-seafarers-escape-european-...

The European Union (EU) has refrained from imposing a ban on Filipino seafarers, dispelling fears among thousands who would otherwise risk losing their jobs in EU-flagged vessels.

Norwegian ambassador talks about generational seafaring ties with Filipinos
Yashika F. Torib November 16, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/16/business/maritime/norwegian-ambas...

IT is not often that diplomatic envoys from foreign maritime nations would share a story very much similar to that of the Filipino seafarers.

Keep up seafarer wellbeing initiatives
November 14, 2022 https://splash247.com/keep-up-seafarer-wellbeing-initiatives/

Conditions onboard are improving and a greater focus on seafarer wellbeing has delivered results, but the industry should not turn back the clock as the covid crisis has receded, writes Captain Yves Vandenborn, director of loss prevention at Standard Club.

Oil tanker MT Heroic Idun, 26-crew detained for over 80 days in Africa; Manager, insurer react
Sidharth MP Nov 14, 2022 https://www.wionews.com/india-news/oil-tanker-mt-heroic-idun-26-crew-det...

Indonesian Cargo Ship Disappears off New Guinea
Nov 14, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/indonesia-searches-for-cargo-ship...

Indonesian authorities have a search and rescue mission underway in the eastern portion of the country after an inter-island cargo vessel was reported missing over the weekend. They are reporting that the vessel was operating with a crew of 16 aboard and that no distress message was received.

PH, France sign agreement strengthening maritime industry
Zacarian Sarao - November 13, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1692751/ph-france-sign-agreement-strengthe...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) on Sunday announced that it signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the French Embassy in the Philippines boosting maritime safety and security in the country, particularly in the industry of shipbuilding and ship repair.

PH, South Korean group sign deals on shipbuilding, maritime business
Mariel Celine Serquiña, Nov 14, 2022 https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/11/14/philippines-south-korea-g...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 14) — The Philippines’ maritime agency and a South Korean marine and offshore manufacturing group have signed a cooperation agreement on shipbuilding and maritime trade and business on Nov. 8.

EU ambassador recognizes Salceda’s assurance to help upgrade standard of Pinoy seafarers
November 13, 2022 https://manilastandard.net/news/314278029/eu-ambassador-recognizes-salce...

800 Case COVID Outbreak Hits Carnival Cruise Australia
Sam McKeith/ Reuters November 12, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/800-covid-outbreak-carnival-cruise-australia/

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister on Saturday sought to reassure the public that COVID-19 protocols were adequate after a cruise ship with hundreds of infected passengers docked in Sydney.