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NMP launches campaign vs ambulance chasing
Yashika F. Torib November 2, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/02/business/maritime/nmp-launches-ca...

NATIONAL Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), a Tacloban-based government maritime training research center, spearheaded a campaign against ambulance chasing in a hybrid symposium recently.

Döhle Seafront honors retiring long-time crew
November 2, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/02/business/maritime/dohle-seafront-...

TWENTY-FOUR Filipino seafarer retirees were honored by Seafront Crewing (Manila) Inc. in time with its 40th celebration of strong ties with Germany-based shipping giant Döhle Group.

Operators form group to promote boat modernization program
Katlene O. Cacho October 30, 2022 https://ph.news.yahoo.com/operators-form-group-promote-boat-102700735.html

A NEWLY formed organization is pushing for the modernization of motorboats among its members to promote safer sea transport services in domestic shipping.

‘Kayod marino’: ‘Tesdaman’ prods MARINA, CHEd to save Pinoy seamen’s jobs
October 30, 2022 https://politics.com.ph/2022/10/30/kayod-marino-tesdaman-prods-marina-ch...

Magkayod marino kayo!

Cyclone Sitrang kills 35 in Bangladesh including nine crew members
October 31, 2022 https://indiashippingnews.com/cyclone-kills-35-in-bangladesh-including-n...

CHITTAGONG : Eight dredger workers died Monday (24 October) night as a dredger sank in the sea due to heavy wind of cyclone Sitrang.

The dredger was dredging the Sandweep channel and sending sand for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar, an industrial park in Chittagong.

Filipino marine officers not in danger of losing licenses – Marina
Carmela I. Huelar November 1, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/01/news/national/filipino-marine-off...

The dire triangle and crew welfare
October 31, 2022 https://splash247.com/the-dire-triangle-and-crew-welfare/

Steven Jones, founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, identifies the three elements which shape life for crew that suffer.

How emerging technology is powering a safer maritime future
The Editorial Team October 31, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/cm-how-emerging-technology-is-powering-a-safer-ma...

German captain escorted off vessel after it got stuck
Gary Dixon. 28 October 2022

A 33-year-old German captain has been charged with being drunk in control of a container ship that grounded off Denmark.

The 508-teu Ragna (built 1998) got stuck on sand in the early hours of Friday, having just left Fredericia.

Police in Funen received a report about the boxship at 02:10 (01:10 GMT) from the Maritime Assistance Service, which had suspected drunk sailing.

Vessel runs aground in Jagna, Bohol; crew members safe
Dale Israel - October 29, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1686759/vessel-runs-aground-in-jagna-bohol...

CEBU CITY–A passenger vessel ran aground at the Jagna Port in Bohol after it was dragged by strong winds and waves on Friday night, the Philippine Coast Guard – Central Visayas reported.