Italy’s New Government Challenges the Law of the Sea

Italy’s New Government Challenges the Law of the Sea
Federico Maccioni/Reuters November 11, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/italys-new-government-challenges-the-law-of-the-sea/

MILAN, Nov 11 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is cracking down on charity rescue boats operating in the Mediterranean, accusing them of acting as a de facto taxi service for migrants.

Survey reveals extent of female seafarer discrimination

Survey reveals extent of female seafarer discrimination
24 Oct 2022 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1142678/Survey-rev...

New in-depth online survey shows how women are treated while working at sea

About 60% of female seafarers report being subjected to overwhelming discrimination on board ships, coupled with harassment and bullying, new survey finds

Fewer seafarers, higher inflation – where are ship operating costs heading?

Fewer seafarers, higher inflation – where are ship operating costs heading?
03/11/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/fewer-seafarers-higher-inflation-wh...

Safety board raises obesity concerns after seafarer fatality

Safety board raises obesity concerns after seafarer fatality
14 October 2022 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/safety-board-raise...

A damning report on a fatal accident onboard a containership has called for sweeping changes in the rules governing safe access to cargo holds and rescues from enclosed spaces, while also raising concerns about obesity among seafarers. Andrew Linington reports

Australia Detains Bulk Carrier for Wage and MLC Violations

Australia Detains Bulk Carrier for Wage and MLC Violations
NOV 10, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/australia-detains-bulk-carrier-fo...

Iron Ore Ships Turn to Coal to Survive China’s Slump

Iron Ore Ships Turn to Coal to Survive China’s Slump
Ann Koh and Liz Ng (Bloomberg) November 10, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/iron-ore-ships-turn-to-coal-to-survive-chinas-slump/

Cargo ships suffering from weak Chinese demand for iron ore are finding a more lucrative alternative as the global energy crisis spurs a greater need for coal.

Equatorial Guinea to send arrested VLCC and its crew back to Nigeria: One Pinoy seaman included

Equatorial Guinea to send arrested VLCC and its crew back to Nigeria
Adis Ajdin November 7, 2022 https://splash247.com/equatorial-guinea-to-send-arrested-vlcc-and-its-cr...

The Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier and its crew, arrested earlier this year by Equatorial Guinea forces over alleged crude oil theft, will be returned to Nigeria for further investigations.

King dollar commands surge in remittances

King dollar commands surge in remittances
Harish Sridharan https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/king-dollar-commands-surge-re...

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Seafarer Jhan Kharl Rodica recently returned home to Manila after an eight-month voyage and bought a townhouse outside the city, courtesy in part, he said, of the U.S. dollar's best year in a generation.

FAME bats for seafarer 'in-service' experience

FAME bats for seafarer 'in-service' experience
November 9, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/09/business/maritime/fame-bats-for-s...

INSTEAD of requiring seafarers to attend costly training courses in training centers, the Filipino Association of Mariners' Employment (FAME) has proposed giving due recognition of in-service experience in the training of Filipino seafarers.

Up to 800,000 seafarers will require additional training to meet decarbonisation goals

Up to 800,000 seafarers will require additional training to meet decarbonisation goals
Sam Chambers November 9, 2022 https://splash247.com/up-to-800000-seafarers-will-require-additional-tra...

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