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ITF warns of ‘significant ramifications’ for seafarers after Russia brands union ‘undesirable’
Gary Dixon 8 September 2023 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/news/itf-warns-of-significant-ramificatio...

Union refutes claims about pro-Western actions made by state prosecutor’s office

A seafarer cannot be considered as a regular employee
Persida Acosta September 8, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/09/08/legal-advice/a-seafarer-cannot-be...

Dear PAO,

I work as a seaman on a ship overseas. I am employed by the same company under separate contracts; each for a fixed period spanning more than a year. Can I be considered a regular employee like my friends who work in the Philippines?

Joverick

3 Seafarers Die From Inhaling Toxic Gases In Ship’s Cargo Hold Off Hualien
September 8, 2023 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/3-seafarers-die-from-inhalin...

Three seafarers of Chinese nationality were pronounced dead onboard a bulk carrier after they were found unconscious in the ship’s cargo hold.

“Glory Days”: The next generation of training platforms for U.S. mariners is being launched at Philly Shipyard.
Tony Munoz Sep 10, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/magazine/glory-days

(Article originally published in July/Aug 2023 edition.)

TUC CONGRESS 2023 Tackle ‘flags of convenience’ and protect domestic shipping
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/tackle-flags-convenience-and-pro...

The lesson from the pandemic is clear: the global maritime industry must be properly regulated, warns MARK DICKINSON

New Cyber Office Demonstrates Importance of Tackling Maritime Cyber Threat
Lucien Marcerou, Jessie Hamill-Stewart (ed.) and Andrew Sallay (ed.) Sep 10, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/new-cyber-office-demonstrates-...

PCG, MARINA may now use EU-funded Indo-Pacific info sharing platform
Angeline Marcelino - September 09, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1829140/pcg-marina-may-now-use-eu-funded-i...

Bid to junk escrow in seafarer bill gains
Jovee Marie de la Cruz and Butch Fernandez September 7, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/07/bid-to-junk-escrow-in-seafarer-...

APPEALING to senators to address “anti-seafarers” provisions in the proposed Magna Carta law for seafarers, a partylist group has urged the Senate to pass a Magna Carta bill with security of tenure and other benefits for them, and without an escrow provision.

Senate says ‘no’ to escrow provision in the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers
Atty. Dennis Gorecho September 8, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/08/senate-says-no-to-escrow-provis...

There will be no escrow provision in the Senate version of the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers.

Plea to Senate: Pass Magna Carta for seafarers but scrap escrow
Cristina Eloisa Baclig - September 05, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1826810/plea-to-senate-pass-magna-carta-fo...

MANILA, Philippines—Bayan Muna Chairperson Neri Colmenares urged the Senate to pass the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which seeks to provide Filipino seafarers full protection before, during, and after employment, without its controversial escrow provision.