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Shipping shown way to align with 1.5°C without the help of the IMO
Sam Chambers December 7, 2022 https://splash247.com/shipping-shown-way-to-align-with-1-5c-without-the-...

With the latest Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) gathering days away from convening, shipping has been shown a way to meet its green goals without the help of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Demand for Filipino seafarers to man cruise ships on the rise – Singa Ship
Carmela I. Huelar December 7, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/07/business/maritime/demand-for-fili...

ONE of the hardest hit by the pandemic lockdown was the cruise industry. It nosedived because of the travel restrictions, resulting in massive loss of jobs for seafarers onboard vessels, both merchant and cruise.

PCG commandant lauds IMO for recognizing Filipino seafarers
Yashika F. Torib December 7, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/07/business/maritime/pcg-commandant-...

PHILIPPINE Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, Adm. Artemio Abu, lauded the efforts of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to recognize the importance of Filipino seafarers in the international maritime industry.

9 crew saved from distressed boat off Zamboanga – PCG
Martin Sadongdong December 4, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/04/9-crew-saved-from-distressed-boat-off-zambo...

Nine crew members of a motorbanca were rescued from a nearly nine-hour ordeal after their vessel encountered a sea mishap off Zamboanga del Norte on Friday, Dec. 2, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.

Global claims trends to watch in marine insurance
05/12/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/global-claims-trends-to-watch-in-ma...

House to prioritize bills for seafarers’ welfare
Sheila Crisostomo - December 4, 2022 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/04/2228369/house-prioritize-b...

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will prioritize the approval of legislative measures benefitting Filipino seafarers around the globe, Speaker Martin Romualdez assured last Friday.

EDITORIAL: PH needs maritime agenda
The Editorial Board December 5, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/05/opinion/editorial/ph-needs-mariti...

Romualdez tells maritime grads: Passage of Magna Carta for Seafarers a priority
Gabriel Pabico Lalu - December 02, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1700685/romualdez-tells-maritime-grads-pas...

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that would establish a Magna Carta for Seafarers is among the priority proposed legislation at the House of Representatives.

FMC: More Than 175 Charge Complaints Submitted Against Ocean Carriers Under New Shipping Law
Mike Schuler December 2, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/fmc-more-than-175-charge-complaints-submitted-again...

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it has received more than 175 charge complaints from U.S. shippers against ocean common carriers since the enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 in June.

House to prioritize passage of Magna Carta for Seafarers
Billy Begas December 2, 2022 https://politics.com.ph/2022/12/02/house-to-prioritize-passage-of-magna-...

he House of Representatives will prioritize the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Seafarers and other bills that would benefit Filipino seafarers across the globe.