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North P&I Club celebrates measurable impact of preventive action in supporting crew healthcare
18/11/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/north-pi-club-celebrates-measurable...

North P&I Club has put figures on the value of preventive action linked to two marine insurance initiatives devised to save time and money in crew healthcare provision.

IMO to discuss treatment of accused seafarers amid Heroic Idun controversy
Paul Peachey 17 November 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/imo-to-discuss-treatment-of-accus...

Global maritime body says it has been in touch with all parties in the three-month dispute

Chief engineer for Empire Bulkers found not guilty on all counts related to oil discharge in US waters
November 18, 2022 https://splash247.com/chief-engineer-for-empire-bulkers-found-not-guilty...

Gov't eyes EO on improving shipboard training to address grievances of EU safety agency
LLANESCA T. PANTI, November 17, 2022 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/851752/gov-t-eyes-e...

Net-zero plan must consider welfare of seafarers–DENR
Jonathan L. Mayuga November 16, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/11/16/net-zero-plan-must-consider-wel...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) underscored the need for equitable consideration in planning the global shipping industry’s transition to a decarbonized future.

VIKAND Opens Office in the Philippines Recognising its Importance as a Key Seafarer Maritime Hub
16/11/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/vikand-opens-office-in-the-philippi...

Maersk faces high-profile shipper complaint
Sam Chambers November 15, 2022 https://splash247.com/maersk-faces-high-profile-shipper-complaint/

Maersk is the latest carrier to face the ire of American shippers in a high-profile case that will spark greater debate about global carrier dominance in international trade.

The maritime information market size was valued at US$ 2,808.87 million by 2028 from US$ 1,882.01 million in 2021
ReportLinker November 16, 2022 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/maritime-information-market-size-valued-1...

it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6. 2% during 2021–2028. Digital technologies are being used increasingly in maritime operations, processes, and business models to boost efficiency and security and reduce costs.

Filipino seafarers escape European Union ban
14/11/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/filipino-seafarers-escape-european-...

The European Union (EU) has refrained from imposing a ban on Filipino seafarers, dispelling fears among thousands who would otherwise risk losing their jobs in EU-flagged vessels.

Norwegian ambassador talks about generational seafaring ties with Filipinos
Yashika F. Torib November 16, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/16/business/maritime/norwegian-ambas...

IT is not often that diplomatic envoys from foreign maritime nations would share a story very much similar to that of the Filipino seafarers.