ITF wins suspension against Philippine manning agency that charged crew to work on ship ‘in terrible condition’

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

Crew Abandoned in Taiwan Paints Appeals for Help on Ship’s Hull

Crew Abandoned in Taiwan Paints Appeals for Help on Ship’s Hull
Aug 2, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/article/crew-abandoned-in-taiwan-paints-a...

Stella Maris dropping off aid to the abandoned crew of a cargo ship in Kaohsiung (photos courtesy of Stella Maris)

P&O accused of 'gangster behaviour' after sacked workers' belongings 'go missing'

P&O accused of 'gangster behaviour' after sacked workers' belongings 'go missing'
Joseph Gerrard 3 AUG 2022 https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/po-accused...

The union leader spoke after allegations were made that most sacked crews, including those in Hull, have not been properly compensated for lost belongings

Supreme Court orders manning industry to observe procedure in processing disability claims

SC orders manning industry to observe procedure in processing disability claims
August 2, 2022 https://politics.com.ph/2022/08/02/sc-orders-manning-industry-to-observe...

The manning industry should strictly observe the required period in giving final medical assessment over disability claims, the Supreme Court (SC) declared.

Philippine Department of Migrant Workers suspends crewing agency for illegal practices

Philippines suspends crewing agency for illegal practices
Marcus Hand | Aug 04, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/philippines-suspends-c...

Shipping firms report double-digit growth

Shipping firms report double-digit growth
04/08/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/shipping-firms-report-double-digit-...

Shipping companies have had one of their best quarters in years with most reporting double-digit growth thanks to high rates.

Shipping firm Maersk, a barometer for global trade, warns of weak demand and warehouses filling up

Shipping firm Maersk, a barometer for global trade, warns of weak demand and warehouses filling up
Karen Gilchrist Aug 3 2022 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/03/shipping-firm-maersk-warns-of-weak-deman...

AP Moller-Maersk on Wednesday predicted a slowdown in global shipping container demand this year amid weakening consumer confidence and supply chain congestion.

NIMASA approves additional $268,000 for 134 cadets in the Philippines

NIMASA approves additional $268,000 for 134 cadets
Anozie Egole 3rd August 2022 https://punchng.com/nimasa-approves-additional-268000-for-134-cadets/

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, has said that it is approving an additional $2,000 each for the 134 cadets under the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme.

Thai workers wanted by Korean shipbuilding industry, cons and pros

Thai workers wanted by Korean shipbuilding industry, cons and pros
Mikhail Voytenko Aug 03, 2022 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2022/39049/thai-workers-wanted-ko...

Six maritime actors launch competition to drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Six maritime actors launch competition to drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Editorial Team August 3, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/six-maritime-actors-launch-competition-to-drive-d...

Thome Group, together with Hafnia, Anglo American, RightShip, Rio Tinto, and Wilhelmsen have joined forces to launch Maritime Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Innovation Lab 2022.

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