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Protecting the human rights of seafarers
Atty. Dennis Gorecho December 7, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/12/07/protecting-the-human-rights-of-...

Strike threat hangs over Hyundai yards as union mulls wage offer
Adam Corbett 7 December 2022

Workers at three Hyundai yards plan to go on a general strike from 13 December

A general strike at three Hyundai shipyards is in prospect with unions and employers still apparently miles apart on a wage agreement.

The latest management offer to increase basic pay by KRW 80,000 ($60.5) falls well short of the union's demand for a pay hike in excess of KRW 100,000.

Maritime employers and union form pact to support seafarers
Adam Corbett 7 December 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/maritime-employers-and-un...

Industrial relations adversaries put their differences aside in unlikely alliance

Pilot involved in Ever Forward’s Chesapeake Bay grounding suspended
Sam Chambers December 7, 2022 https://splash247.com/pilot-involved-in-ever-forwards-chesapeake-bay-gro...

The operating license of the Ever Forward pilot who steered the containership into the muddy bottom of the Chesapeake Bay this spring has been suspended, according to the Maryland Department of Labor, citing his excessive use of his mobile phone at the time.

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.