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Increased protection for seafarers
Ambassador Carlos Salinas October 19, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/19/business/maritime/increased-prote...

Video: Port Authorities Charged For Endangering The Life Of A Stranded Indonesian Seafarer
MI News Network October 20, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/video-port-authorities-charg...

What you need to know when sourcing crew from Africa
October 20, 2022 https://splash247.com/what-you-need-to-know-when-sourcing-crew-from-africa/

Craig De Savoye on the challenges and opportunities of sourcing the next generation of crew from Africa.

A Fishing Vessel Sank Following A Collision With A Danish Cargo Ship In Italy
MI News Network October 20, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/a-fishing-vessel-sank-follow...

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