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Gov't eyes EO on improving shipboard training to address grievances of EU safety agency
LLANESCA T. PANTI, November 17, 2022 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/851752/gov-t-eyes-e...

Net-zero plan must consider welfare of seafarers–DENR
Jonathan L. Mayuga November 16, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/11/16/net-zero-plan-must-consider-wel...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) underscored the need for equitable consideration in planning the global shipping industry’s transition to a decarbonized future.

VIKAND Opens Office in the Philippines Recognising its Importance as a Key Seafarer Maritime Hub
16/11/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/vikand-opens-office-in-the-philippi...

Maersk faces high-profile shipper complaint
Sam Chambers November 15, 2022 https://splash247.com/maersk-faces-high-profile-shipper-complaint/

Maersk is the latest carrier to face the ire of American shippers in a high-profile case that will spark greater debate about global carrier dominance in international trade.

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.