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Attacker missing after seafarer stabbed on Vitol MR tanker
Gary Dixon 3 November 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/attacker-missing-after-seafarer-s...

Brawl reported on clean product carrier off New Caledonia

One seafarer is missing and another was injured in a stabbing on a Vitol-controlled tanker in the Pacific.

Seafarer dies due to linehandling incident at Port of Charleston
The Editorial Team November 3, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/seafarer-dies-due-to-linehandling-incident-at-por...

A crewmember from a vessel at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina lost his life during a linehandling accident, on October 26.

More specifically, the Philippine national seafarer was working a line aboard an unnamed vessel at the North Charleston Ports Terminal.

Congress to support improving training standards for seafarers
Filane Mikee Cervantes November 3, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1187688

MANILA – A leader of the House of Representatives on Thursday assured European Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron of Congress’ full support for improving the training standards for Filipino seafarers as the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) is set to undertake an audit of the country’s compliance with international training standards this month.

Tanker Crewman Jumps Overboard After Stabbing
Mike Schuler November 3, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/tanker-crewman-jumps-overboard-after-stabbing/

One person is missing from a chemical tanker after allegedly stabbing a fellow crew member during a fight and then jumping overboard, according to French search and rescue officials.

DOTr chief allays fears of seafarers’ job loss
Dona Z. Pazzibugan, Mariejo S. Ramos, Tyrone Jasper C. Piad -November 04, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1689120/dotr-chief-allays-fears-of-seafare...

Ople : Marina stil l part of plan to address maritime woes

Seafarer health: when rights can't be equal
31 October 2022 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/seafarer-health-wh...

Despite anti-discrimination legislation in the UK, a change in your health status may mean that you no longer have the same rights as a fully fit person to work at sea. But all is not necessarily lost, as Deborah McPherson and Sarah Robinson explain

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

Demand for seafarers is still on the rise, while increase in supply is expected to be weaker in the future. At the same time, consumer price index growth remains elevated. Based on these driving factors, Drewry forecasts a steady increase in wages which will feed into ship operating costs.

PH, Georgia initiate maritime cooperation focusing on seafarers’ certification
Joseph Pedrajas November 2, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/02/ph-georgia-initiate-maritime-cooperation-fo...

Gov’t rushes to avert EU ban on PH seafarers
Dona Z. Pazzibugan November 03, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1688605/govt-rushes-to-avert-eu-ban-on-ph-...

The President strips Marina of any role in the training and accreditation process after the country’s repeated failure to meet world standards. The task is given to five other agencies, according to Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople.

Marina disputes reports on Pinoy seafarers losing jobs over poor compliance on maritime standards
Ariel Fernandez November 2, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/02/marina-disputes-reports-on-pinoy-seafarers-...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has disputed reports that the Filipino seafarers on European Union (EU) ships are in danger of losing their jobs over poor compliance with international maritime standards.