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Op-Ed: Urgent reality of regulations to set in for the shipping industry
Steve Esau December 19, 2024 https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-eds/op-ed-urgent-reality-of-regulatio...

In 2025, the urgent reality of regulations will set in for the shipping industry.

With the arrival of the new year, we begin the five-year countdown to IMO’s first notable deadline – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 20% by 2030.

End the export of Filipinos
Philippine Daily Inquirer / December 17, 2024 https://opinion.inquirer.net/179248/end-the-export-of-filipinos?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

President Marcos has a dream: to “make overseas work a choice rather than a necessity” one day.

Tackling a growing cybersecurity threat in an increasingly connected industry
14/12/2024 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/tackling-a-growing-cybersecurity-th...

Brazilian Police Crack Down on Europe-Bound Cocaine Shipments
Dec 15, 2024 https://maritime-executive.com/article/brazilian-police-crack-down-on-eu...

Storm splits Russian cargo ship carrying oil products in Kerch Strait
Marwa Bahloul 15 December 2024 https://al24news.com/en/storm-splits-russian-cargo-ship-carrying-oil-pro...

A Russian cargo ship carrying oil products broke apart near the Kerch Strait due to bad weather, Russian media ASTRA reported on Sunday.

Anchoring Seafarers’ Rights: An Indispensable Step For Pakistan’s Maritime Future – OpEd
Syeda Fizzah Shuja December 15, 2024 https://www.eurasiareview.com/15122024-anchoring-seafarers-rights-an-ind...

Finland forces ships to discharge wastewater in port
Sam Chambers December 13, 2024 https://splash247.com/finland-forces-ships-to-discharge-wastewater-disch...

The Finnish parliament has passed legislation banning cargo ships from discharging wastewater in the country’s coastal waters. The law will become effective next July.

Former seafarer, teacher, entrepreneur is new Bar passer
Maria Tan, Dec 13, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKAEeujaI7c&t=1s

OCG and RightShip unite to enhance seafarer welfare
The Editorial Team December 13, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/ocg-and-rightship-unite-to-enhance-seafarer-welfare/

OneCare Group (OCG) has joined RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partner Programme, an initiative aiming to encourage the development of new solutions towards a zero-harm maritime industry.

Denmark to help train Filipino seafarers for 'green transition'
Cristina Chi - December 10, 2024 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/12/10/2406186/denmark-help-train...

MANILA, Philippines — Denmark will help train Filipino seafarers for the shipping industry's transition to green technology, as both countries agreed to deepen maritime cooperation during their first ministerial-level meeting in 25 years.