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Marina hints at 'comeback' of controversial MLC
Yashika F. Torib August 31, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/31/business/maritime/marina-hints-at...

THE Management Level Course (MLC) for Filipino ship officers might be revived by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) under its new administrator, Hernani Fabia.

Lack of employment avenues for seafarers worrying – Association
GNA - August 28, 2022 https://newsghana.com.gh/lack-of-employment-avenues-for-seafarers-worryi...

The Ghana Merchant Navy Officers Association (GMNOA) has expressed worry over the lack of employment opportunities in the maritime industry for the country’s trained seafarers.

Search called off for seafarer missing from Berge Bulk vessel in NZ
Marcus Hand | Aug 29, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/search-called-seafarer...

Search and rescue efforts have been called off for a missing seafarer believed to have been lost overboard from a Berge Bulk vessel off New Zealand.

ITF wins suspension against agency that charged crew to work on ship ‘in terrible condition’
Matt Coyne 3 August 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/regulation/itf-wins-suspension-against-ag...

Global Marine and Offshore Resources issued false contracts and charged placement fees, union says

Solving the maritime recruitment crisis: why salary rises are not enough
Phil Parry August 26, 2022 https://splash247.com/solving-the-maritime-recruitment-crisis-why-salary...

Phil Parry, chairman of Spinnaker, writes for Splash today on hiring priorities.

Quebec maritime workers strike
Katy LeRougetel Vol. 86/No. 32 September 5, 2022 https://themilitant.com/2022/08/27/97554/

SOREL, Quebec — “After 10 years of service, I earn just $22.16 dollars [US$17] an hour,” Pascal Delisle said on the picket line in front of Ocean Towing Aug. 21. Eight members of United Steelworkers Local 9599 have been on strike here since June 20. These sailors provide staff transfer and guidance services to ships coming into port.

Safety certificate of ferry that caught fire in Batangas suspended
CNN Philippines Staff Aug 27, 2022 https://www.cnnphilippines.com/transportation/2022/8/27/MARINA-suspends-...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 27) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Regional Office IV has suspended the passenger ship safety certificate of MV Asia Philippines, which caught fire near Batangas Port on Friday.

Magna carta for Filipino seafarers pushed
Javier Joe Ismael August 28, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/28/news/national/magna-carta-for-fil...

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Saturday pushed for the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers as he emphasized the need to recognize the rights and contributions of the country's seafarers.

7,000 seafarers kailangan ng isang manning agency
Aug 26 2022

Nangangailangan ng 7,000 seafarers sa mga sumusunod na buwan ang isang manning agency. Halos balik-normal na kasi ang cruise ship industry kaya malaki ang pangangailangan sa mga seafarer. Nagpa-Patrol, Zen Hernandez. TV Patrol, Biyernes, 26 Agosto 2022.

panoorin dito ang balita: https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/08/26/22/7000-seafarers-kailangan-ng...

Two still missing from MV Asia Philippines ferry fire in Batangas — Coast Guard
August 27, 2022 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/08/27/2205544/two-still-missing-...

MANILA, Philippines — Two passengers are still missing from the MV Asia Philippines ferry that caught fire off a Batangas port on Friday evening, the Philippine Coast Guard disclosed.