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2GO backs govt move to modernize sea transport
Genivi Verdejo October 19, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/19/business/maritime/2go-backs-govt-...

2GO Group Inc. has modernized its ships and continued its operations during the pandemic to support the country's measures to revive the economy.

Norwegian firm plans to hire more Filipino seafarers
Elijah Felice Rosales - October 19, 2022 | https://www.philstar.com/business/2022/10/19/2217617/norwegian-firm-plan...

MANILA, Philippines — Maritime giant Wilhelmsen Ship Management plans to increase its fleet by 60 percent in the next five years and may require the hiring of additional seafarers, particularly Filipinos.

Panama: A ‘flag of convenience’ for illegal fishing and lack of control at sea
Mary Triny Zea, Michelle Carrere on 13 October 2022 https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/panama-a-flag-of-convenience-for-illeg...

Firm welcomes gov't moves to upskill seafarers
Joann Villanueva October 13, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1186103

MANILA – As the maritime industry shifts towards decarbonization and digitalization, officials of a leading maritime recruitment and fleet management firm said government policies that would further improve Filipino seafarers' skills are “very much welcome.”

Ensure seafarers’ competency to maintain PH leadership in global manning and crewing
October 17, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/17/ensure-seafarers-competency-to-maintain-ph-...

Safety board raises obesity concerns after seafarer fatality
14 October 2022 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/safety-board-raise...

A damning report on a fatal accident onboard a containership has called for sweeping changes in the rules governing safe access to cargo holds and rescues from enclosed spaces, while also raising concerns about obesity among seafarers. Andrew Linington reports

Carnival Cruise Line to Create Maritime Career Opportunities in the Philippines
Oct 14, 2022 https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28491-carnival-cruise-lin...

Carnival Cruise Line is partnering with the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) and college and school network STI to assist Filipinos in taking up maritime studies, according to a press release.

Welfare levy on seafarer employers will hit Sri Lankan sailors
Leon Berenger 16 October, 2022 http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2022/10/16/business/welfare-levy-seafarer-e...

A leading maritime trade union and the industry yesterday warned that the sector was heading for a catastrophe if plans to levy a welfare tax on the employers of Sri Lankan seafarers is allowed to go ahead.

Carnival Cruise Line Ends Mask Requirement for Crew Members
Robert McGillivray Oct 14, 2022 https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-ends-mask-requirement-fo...

Carnival Cruise Line makes a major change that crew members will like, with the removal of the face mask requirement.

Korean tanker in load sank in Taiwan Strait, 1 crew died
Oct 15, 2022 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2022/39865/korean-tanker-load-san...