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Safe manning levels need to increase by 30% for safety
05/11/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/safe-manning-levels-need-to-increas...

Additional seafarer shortages caused by the war in Ukraine are exacerbating what was already a challenging situation according to Charles Watkins, Founder and CEO of Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS).

Seafarer Happiness Continues to Rebound While Welfare Issues Persist
Nov 4, 2022 12:30 https://maritime-executive.com/article/seafarer-happiness-continues-to-r...

‘May himala’: Risa lauds PBBM’s move to save jobs of 50,000 Pinoy seamen
November 4, 2022 https://politics.com.ph/2022/11/04/may-himala-risa-lauds-pbbms-move-to-s...

One of President Marcos’ ardent critics has finally found a common ground with him.

Filipino seafarers escape European Union ban
Joseph Peter Calleja November 04, 2022 https://www.ucanews.com/news/filipino-seafarers-escape-european-union-ba...

About 50,000 Filipino seafarers could lose jobs if banned from EU-flagged ships over compliance

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.

DOTr: PH should not be alarmed, gov't working to comply with EU standards for seafarers
CNN Philippines Staff Nov 4, 2022 https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/11/4/DOTr-EU-EMSA-seafarers.html

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 4) — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the country should not be alarmed by the findings of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) as it continuously works on complying with the latter's standards for Filipino seafarers.

PH complying with EU standards for seafarers
Emmie V. Abadilla November 4, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/04/ph-complying-with-eu-standards-for-seafarers/

The government is actively addressing the findings of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to avoid the Philippines from getting “blacklisted” by Europe-based shipping companies, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista declared Friday, Nov. 4.

Senate inquiry eyed on PH seafarers’ protection, training
Daniza Fernandez - November 04, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1689249/fwd-hontiveros-to-seek-senate-inqu...

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing for a Senate inquiry aimed at protecting the status and welfare of thousands of Filipino seafarers.

MARINA: Pinoy seamen not losing jobs aboard European Union ships
Vince Lopez and Maricel Cruz November 3, 2022 https://manilastandard.net/news/national/314275297/marina-pinoy-seamen-n...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has denied reports ted claiming that Filipino seafarers might lose their jobs aboard European Union (EU) ships for non-compliance with EU maritime standards.

PH in 'full compliance' with EU maritime grievances: MARINA
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz November 3, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1187689

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Thursday disputed reports that Filipino seafarers are in danger of losing their jobs in ships from the European Union (EU) over non-compliance with EU maritime standards.

Ople clarifies MARINA’s role in addressing EMSA concern
Marita Moaje November 3, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1187709

MANILA – Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople clarified on Thursday that the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) remains part of the task force directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to address concerns raised by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on Filipino seafarers.