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Pinoy seafarers’ P376-B annual remittances to take hit if…
October 28, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/28/ph-at-risk-of-losing-p376b-in-seafarers-rem...

Maritime Industry – A Path To The Other Side Of The World
October 28, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/maritime-industry-a-path-to-the-other-side-of-the-w...

DMW exec suggests tripartite system for maritime education
Filane Mikee Cervantes October 27, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1187219

MANILA – To support the maritime industry, an official of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday proposed the creation of a comprehensive tripartite program to boost the Philippines' competitiveness as the world’s best source of maritime workers and officers.

Marina explains delays in applications for SID
October 26, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/26/business/maritime/marina-explains...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has admitted to problems in the production of the Seafarer Identity Document (SID), resulting in some delays recently in the processing and issuance of the internationally accepted identification document for seafarers.

50K PH seafarers risk job loss on EU vessels
Jeannette I. Andrade - October 28, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1685945/50k-ph-seafarers-risk-job-loss-on-...

Philippines Proposes Maritime Encroachment Law Aimed At China
Karen Lema (Reuters) October 26, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/philippines-maritime-encroachment-law-china/

A lawmaker in the Philippines has reintroduced legislation to prevent maritime and airspace encroachment by Chinese vessels, by restricting them to designated sea lanes and air routes and prescribing jail time for captains or vessel owners.

Reforming seafarer health care through holistic approach
Yashika F. Torib October 26, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/26/business/maritime/reforming-seafa...

PLACING truth at a premium can be difficult for many, especially when it is bound to transform norms, mindsets and systems.

Seafarer stabs another crew at Port of Long Beach
The Editorial Team October 26, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/seafarers-stabs-another-crew-at-port-of-long-beach/

On October 24, an altercation between two crewmembers at the Port of Long Beach ended in one stabbing the other, according to information by the local police.

Shipping should not fear change
October 26, 2022

An interview with Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, the departing president of WISTA.

Although it takes a few years to actually create significant change, it has been a very interesting journey working to ensure that the discussions about gender equality and diversity remain in the spotlight, says the outgoing president of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou.

Ardmore Shipping: Industry needs to rebuild trust with seafarers and invest in new technologies
Gerald Tan October 25, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/cm-ardmore-shipping-industry-needs-to-rebuild-tru...

Interview with Mr. Gerald Tan, Head of Commercial (East) and General Manager, Ardmore Shipping