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MOU signed with Maersk Training on training for offshore wind personnel and alternative fuel seafarer education
14/09/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mou-signed-with-maersk-training-on-...

ClassNK has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Maersk Training A/S regarding training for offshore wind farm operators and education for alternative fuel ship crews.

ILO: MLC can be adapted to meet the evolving needs of the shipping in­dustry
The Editorial Team September 13, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/ilo-mlc-can-be-adapted-to-meet-the-evolving-needs...

MARINA gears up for marine protection forum
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz September 13, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1183591

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has completed a pre-forum on marine environment protection in preparation for the 2nd Marine Environmental Protection Forum slated for this month.

MARINA suspends safety certificate of vessel which hit coral reef in Visayas
Aaron Recuenco September 13, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/13/marina-suspends-vessel-safety-certificate-w...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has suspended the passenger ship safety certificate (PSSC) of a merchant vessel after hitting a coral reef in the Visayas.

Cargo ship engineer gets one year in prison for dumping oil in ocean
David Gotfredson September 12, 2022 https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/ship-engineer-gets-one-year-in-p...

Whistleblower video turned over to U.S. Coast Guard in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO — A cargo ship engineer has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for intentionally dumping oil into the ocean.

Seafarers' Emergency Fund Supports Widow Facing Loss of Family Home
Sep 12, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/seafarers-emergency-fund-suppo...

Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers and bullying
ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO | September 13,2022 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/463803/magna-carta-for-filipino-seafa...

Seafarers are susceptible to mental health issues due to harassment and bullying that can take a wide variety of forms, ranging from physical or verbal aggression, ill-treatment, cyber-bullying or sexual discrimination.

MARINA flagged over inefficient vessel monitoring
Elizabeth Marcelo September 13, 2022 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2022/09/13/2209279/marina-flagged-over-i...

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has admonished the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) over the lack of a reliable inventory of registered domestic vessels that are still operating.

House panel tackles bills on Magna Carta for seafarers
Raymund Antonio September 11, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/11/house-panel-tackles-bills-on-magna-carta-fo...

Nine proposed measures that seek to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers are up for deliberations in Congress, Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo said.

Passenger dies after jumping off RORO vessel
DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA, September 12, 2022 https://www.panaynews.net/passenger-dies-after-jumping-off-roro-vessel/

Enriquito Maguad Jr. of Brgy. Handumanan, Bacolod City dies after jumping off a roll-on/roll-off vessel bound for the city on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. PCG-NORTHERN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL