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Stakeholders slam 'irresponsible' news on maritime
Yashika F. Torib November 9, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/09/business/maritime/stakeholders-sl...

STAKEHOLDERS and leaders of the Philippine maritime industry slammed the "irresponsible" publication of local news materials which raised immediate global concerns from foreign shipping employers.

Hontiveros: ‘High time’ to call Marina, Ched to Senate probe on seafarers’ training
Maila Ager - November 08, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1690588/hontiveros-high-time-to-call-marin...

MANILA, Philippines— It is high time the Senate summons the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) following the country’s reported non-compliance with international standards for seafarers’ training.

Amid seafarers’ fears, MARINA says no need to be alarmed on possible EU ban
Anjo Bagaoisan, Nov 06 2022 https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/11/06/22/marina-downplays-worries-on-...

MANILA — Filipino seafarers do not need to fear for their jobs on European Union (EU)-flagged vessels, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said.

ARTA, agencies seek to establish ‘one-stop shop’ for shipping industry permits
CNN Philippines Staff Nov 8, 2022 https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/11/8/ARTA--agencies-seek-to-est...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 8) — The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and other regulators are working to create a “one-stop shop” for the shipping industry to streamline its process of granting permits.

Schools, orgs oppose bill for new maritime education curriculum
Gabriel Pabico Lalu - November 07, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1690207/schools-orgs-oppose-bill-for-new-m...

MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of maritime schools and seafarers’ organizations have warned that proposals seeking to adopt a modern maritime education and training regimen would only spur confusion and worsen current conditions.

Fix Marina first
Philippine Daily Inquirer / November 07, 2022 https://opinion.inquirer.net/158504/fix-marina-first

Meeting global standards
Ana Marie Pamintuan - November 7, 2022 | https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2022/11/07/2221972/meeting-global-stand...

One of my uncles worked all his life as a merchant marine. So did two of his sons. They liked international travel, and the pay was good.

The frantic race to save our seafarers’ jobs
Randy David - November 06, 2022 https://opinion.inquirer.net/158489/the-frantic-race-to-save-our-seafare...

Race against death: chief officer tells of battle to save stricken seafarers
Paul Peachey 4 November 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/race-against-death-chief-officer-...

A chief officer has told how he leapt from his tanker to save two shipwrecked seafarers in a “race against death” in the cold waters of China’s Yellow Sea.

Safe manning levels need to increase by 30% for safety
05/11/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/safe-manning-levels-need-to-increas...

Additional seafarer shortages caused by the war in Ukraine are exacerbating what was already a challenging situation according to Charles Watkins, Founder and CEO of Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS).