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President FVR a maritime industry advocate
Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel August 17, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/17/business/maritime/president-fvr-a...

DoTr maritime sector, WSC strengthen maritime ties
Genivi Verdejo August 17, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/17/business/maritime/dotr-maritime-s...

EXPERTS and leaders in the maritime industry have strengthened their ties for the further growth of the global shipping industry.

Remittances total $15.3 B in H1
Lee C. Chipongian 15 August 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/15/remittances-total-15-3-b-in-h1/

Cash remittances via banks increased by 2.9 percent to $15.35 billion in the first six months from $14.92 billion same period last year, based on Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data.

Remittances also transferred through the formal banking system for the month of June only rose 4.4 percent to $2.75 billion versus $2.64 billion in 2021.

Tough times driving growth in sea piracy
August 15, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/15/opinion/editorial/tough-times-dri...

Tax contributions from liner billionaires questioned
Sam Chambers August 15, 2022 https://splash247.com/tax-contributions-from-liner-billionaires-questioned/

The issue of liner shipping and taxation is once again in the news during a record Q2 earnings season for global carriers.

Beijing rate cut adds to concerns about the health of shipping’s most important economy
Sam Chambers August 15, 2022 https://splash247.com/beijing-rate-cut-adds-to-concerns-about-the-health...

Solon eyes MARINA office in Agusan Norte town
Alexander Lopez August 13, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1181287

BUTUAN CITY – As a growing industrial center in the Caraga Region and with seven of its 10 municipalities and one city situated along the seashores, a legislator proposes to build a Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) office in Agusan del Norte.

Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep.Dale Corvera filed House Bill No. 3501, a measure seeking the establishment of MARINA in Nasipit town.

Crew ‘sitting ducks’ on unlit vessel off Dakar
Gary Howard | Aug 12, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/management-crewing/crew-sitting-ducks-...

Seafarers stuck aboard a cargo ship at the Port of Dakar’s anchorage without sidelights or electricity are in grave danger.

Meetings Of The Tripartite Maritime Table Restart With The Participation Of The Government, Seafarers And Shipowners
13/08/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/meetings-of-the-tripartite-maritime...

Wifi connectivity for seafarers remains ‘hit-and-miss’ despite legal obligation, warns Idwal
Adam Corbett 12 August 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/wifi-connectivity-for-sea...

Worrying findings from ship-inspection company come despite increased concerns over seafarer welfare following the pandemic