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Seafarers press for own Magna Carta
Gerard Naval - September 30, 2022 https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/seafarers-press-for-own-magna-carta/

WITH more Filipinos expected to explore sea-based jobs, the Seafarers Empowerment Advocates Network (SEANetwork) is calling on lawmakers to pass a Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers.

Crafting of the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers
Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel September 28, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/09/28/business/maritime/crafting-of-the...

THE Senate deliberations on the draft Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers continue to bring out the gaps and inadequacies in the existing laws and regulations enacted and formulated to protect this archipelago's seafarers.

New ICMA Chair is CEO of Sailors’ Society
September 28, 2022 https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/09/28/new-icma-chair-is-ceo-of-sailo...

Sailors’ Society CEO Sara Baade will become the new Chair of the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) today (Wednesday, September 28).

The UK P&I Club supports seafarers in crisis
29/09/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-uk-pi-club-supports-seafarers-i...

The UK P&I Club, one of the leading providers of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, has once again shown its commitment to seafarer welfare through funding Sailors’ Society’s Crisis Response Network.

Detectives Examine Seaman’s Death After A Fall From Ship Off The Hartlepool Coast
MI News Network September 28, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/detectives-examine-seamans-d...

World Maritime Day: Keep seafarers in mind when developing shipping technology
Sam Chambers September 29, 2022 https://splash247.com/world-maritime-day-keep-seafarers-in-mind-when-dev...

On World Maritime Day shipping has been reminded to keep seafarers in mind when developing shipping technology.

Keep seafarers in mind when developing shipping technology, says InterManager
28 September 2022 https://www.thedigitalship.com/news/electronics-navigation/item/8082-kee...

Ship manager association InterManager has emphasised the importance of keeping seafarers in mind when implementing digital solutions and new ways of working at sea.

Bulk carrier interrupted Bosphorus transit while en route to Russia
Sep 28, 2022 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2022/39665/bulk-carrier-interrupt...

Mystery aframax and GSL container ship crunched in Malaysian crash
Gary Dixon 28 September 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/mystery-aframax-and-gsl-contai...

Photos show extensive damage to both to GSL Grania and a tanker appearing as Zephyr I that has been linked to Russian business

A tanker and container ship have been seriously damaged in a collision off Malaysia.

Indonesian crew of aground vessel in Albay to be repatriated — PCG
John Eric Mendoza - September 28, 2022 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/207418/indonesian-crew-of-aground-vess...

MANILA, Philippines — Six Indonesian crew of a vessel that ran aground the waters off Malinao town in Albay in January will finally be repatriated on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday.