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Dry bulk carrier attacked off Guinea
Sam Chambers September 15, 2022 https://splash247.com/dry-bulk-carrier-attacked-off-guinea/

An Antigua & Barbuda-flagged dry cargo vessel belonging to Germany’s Jens und Waller was boarded and robbed by armed criminals yesterday whilst in the Conakry anchorage, Guinea, 18 nautical miles south of the city, according to maritime security specialists Ambrey.

Awash with cash’: Global shipping companies now want to fly their goods too
Lucy Handley Sep 15 2022 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/15/awash-with-cash-global-shipping-companie...

Pinoy seamen need upskilling to adapt to emerging technologies
Sarwell Meniano September 14, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1183681

TACLOBAN CITY – State-run National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) sees the need to train Filipino seafarers on future technology as more European countries have started to shift to automation of their shipping industry.

MOU signed with Maersk Training on training for offshore wind personnel and alternative fuel seafarer education
14/09/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mou-signed-with-maersk-training-on-...

ClassNK has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Maersk Training A/S regarding training for offshore wind farm operators and education for alternative fuel ship crews.

ILO: MLC can be adapted to meet the evolving needs of the shipping in­dustry
The Editorial Team September 13, 2022 https://safety4sea.com/ilo-mlc-can-be-adapted-to-meet-the-evolving-needs...

MARINA gears up for marine protection forum
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz September 13, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1183591

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has completed a pre-forum on marine environment protection in preparation for the 2nd Marine Environmental Protection Forum slated for this month.

MARINA suspends safety certificate of vessel which hit coral reef in Visayas
Aaron Recuenco September 13, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/13/marina-suspends-vessel-safety-certificate-w...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has suspended the passenger ship safety certificate (PSSC) of a merchant vessel after hitting a coral reef in the Visayas.

Cargo ship engineer gets one year in prison for dumping oil in ocean
David Gotfredson September 12, 2022 https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/ship-engineer-gets-one-year-in-p...

Whistleblower video turned over to U.S. Coast Guard in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO — A cargo ship engineer has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for intentionally dumping oil into the ocean.

Seafarers' Emergency Fund Supports Widow Facing Loss of Family Home
Sep 12, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/seafarers-emergency-fund-suppo...

Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers and bullying
ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO | September 13,2022 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/463803/magna-carta-for-filipino-seafa...

Seafarers are susceptible to mental health issues due to harassment and bullying that can take a wide variety of forms, ranging from physical or verbal aggression, ill-treatment, cyber-bullying or sexual discrimination.