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Finland forces ships to discharge wastewater in port
Sam Chambers December 13, 2024 https://splash247.com/finland-forces-ships-to-discharge-wastewater-disch...

The Finnish parliament has passed legislation banning cargo ships from discharging wastewater in the country’s coastal waters. The law will become effective next July.

Former seafarer, teacher, entrepreneur is new Bar passer
Maria Tan, Dec 13, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKAEeujaI7c&t=1s

OCG and RightShip unite to enhance seafarer welfare
The Editorial Team December 13, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/ocg-and-rightship-unite-to-enhance-seafarer-welfare/

OneCare Group (OCG) has joined RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partner Programme, an initiative aiming to encourage the development of new solutions towards a zero-harm maritime industry.

Denmark to help train Filipino seafarers for 'green transition'
Cristina Chi - December 10, 2024 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/12/10/2406186/denmark-help-train...

MANILA, Philippines — Denmark will help train Filipino seafarers for the shipping industry's transition to green technology, as both countries agreed to deepen maritime cooperation during their first ministerial-level meeting in 25 years.

Study finds misreporting in seafarers’ work/rest hour records
The Editorial Team December 6, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/study-finds-misreporting-in-seafarers-work-rest-h...

Bikram S. Bhatia recently defended his PhD dissertation, titled “Practice Unveils Weaknesses: Analysing the Implementation of Regulations on Seafarers’ Work/Rest Hours,” at the World Maritime University, finding significant gaps in reporting.

Panama leads global discussions on seafarer welfare
Syed Rakin Rahman December 6, 2024 https://www.porttechnology.org/news/panama-leads-global-discussions-on-s...

Panama has assumed the role of Vice Chair and governmental spokesperson during the third meeting of the joint tripartite working group of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Mental health at sea: Insights into seafarers’ wellbeing
Capt. Sundeep Sequeira December 6, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/cm-mental-health-at-sea-insights-into-seafarers-w...

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Sundeep Sequeira, Area Sales Manager – Singapore, One Learn Global, explored trends regarding seafarers’ mental health.

Marina, PCG strenghten ties amid rising China hostilities in WPS
Mar T. Supnad 06 Dec 2024 https://tribune.net.ph/2024/12/06/marina-pcg-strenghten-ties-amid-rising...

Authorities Launch Rescue Operation for Cargo Vessel's Crew in Red Sea
December 5, 2024 https://www.marinelink.com/news/authorities-launch-rescue-operation-carg...

A rescue operation is under way for the crew of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel that was abandoned off the port of Hodeidah in the Red Sea, three maritime security sources said on Thursday.

The cause of the incident remained unclear and the number of crew on board was not known.

China now controls unprecedented 65% of global shipbuilding orderbook
Sam Chambers December 5, 2024 https://splash247.com/china-now-controls-unprecedented-65-of-global-ship...

China’s combined orderbook for merchant ships has grown by a remarkable 170% this decade, stretching its lead over its nearest shipbuilding rivals dramatically.