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How South Africa’s UGN district became our new ‘win-win’ hub for seafarer recruitment
13/07/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/how-south-africas-ugn-district-beca...

The percentage of female seafarers serving in the global shipping fleet has remained unchanged at 2% for the last 40 years.
Marcus Hand | Jul 13, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/percentage-female-seaf...

Outgoing Nautical Institute President Jillian Carson-Jackson highlighted the lack of progress on diversity in the seafaring profession at the institute’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Calls grow for mandatory recording of suicides at sea
Sam Chambers July 12, 2022 https://splash247.com/calls-grow-for-mandatory-recording-of-suicides-at-...

The UK government has published a 30-page report looking into one of shipping’s darkest secrets, suicides at sea, with a number of recommendations to help fix a grimly underreported scourge plaguing the industry.

ALMA group honors stakeholders, partners in fight vs pandemic
July 13, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/07/13/business/maritime/alma-group-hono...

ONE of the most active employers' groups during the country's battle with Covid-19 held a general meeting to recognize those who shared significantly in the collective efforts of the manning industry to survive the two-year pandemic.

Thousands of Kenyans to fill seafarer jobs in global ships
WINNIE ATIENO July 13 2022 https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/shipping-logistics/thou...

Thousands of Kenyans are set to be employed as seafarers in global shipping lines. This comes barely two years after the government entered a partnership with different shipping lines to create jobs under the blue economy sector.

UK government releases seafarer suicide report alongside wellbeing tool
Gary Howard | Jul 12, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/management-crewing/uk-government-relea...

The UK Government released its Wellbeing at Sea Tool alongside a report into seafarer suicide and mental health.

Seafarers share their journey
Ambassador Carlos Salinas July 13, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/07/13/business/maritime/seafarers-share...

THE International Day of the Seafarer was commemorated on the 25th of June, for the 12th time since it was launched in 2011.

The annual event aims to draw public attention to the contribution of seafarers to the global community. This year's theme is "Your voyage — then and now. Share your journey."

Pinoy crew is silver lining in luxury cruise ship
Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - July 8, 2022 https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/newsmakers/2022/07/08/2193750/pi...

Filipinos, who comprise majority of the ship’s crew, are praised for their hard work and happy disposition. JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ

Seafarers need better access to shore-based healthcare post-pandemic, ICS says
Abby Williams | 12th July, 2022 https://www.thedcn.com.au/news/bulk-trades-shipping/seafarers-need-bette...

THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping is calling on governments to do more to ensure seafarers can access healthcare ashore once pandemic circumstances have settled.

PCG scholarship program targets senior high students
Martin Sadongdong July 12, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/12/pcg-scholarship-program-targets-senior-high...

Senior high school students who are qualified dependents of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel and interested in pursuing a career in the maritime industry can now avail of a scholarship program provided by the PCG.