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DFA assists seamen arrested for drugs
Genivi Verdejo April 6, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/04/06/business/maritime/dfa-assists-sea...

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has been closely monitoring the situation of the four Filipino seafarers who were arrested for alleged importation of a commercial quantity of border-controlled drugs in Australia.

Drifting mines threaten seafarers' safe passage in the Black Sea
April 6, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/04/06/business/maritime/drifting-mines-...

INTERNATIONAL maritime employers and unions urged governments to significantly increase efforts to ensure safe and secure passage for vessels following reports of mines drifting in the Black Sea.

Combating the sea of corruption in the maritime sector
Richard Chelin and Denys Reva 05 Apr 2022 https://issafrica.org/iss-today/combating-the-sea-of-corruption-in-the-m...

Weak oversight mechanisms and Africa’s sea-blindness make the maritime industry an ideal target for graft.

Fears grow over China’s retaliation to Korea’s planned fines for shipping firms
05/04/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/fears-grow-over-chinas-retaliation-...

China has warned of potential retaliation against the Korea Fair Trade Commission’s (FTC) attempt to fine shipping companies, including dozens of Chinese firms, for their alleged collusion to fix the freight rates for sea routes between the two countries over more than a decade.

Merchant Ship Hit by Missile in Mariupol – Ukrainian Official
Jonathan Saul/Reuters April 5, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/merchant-ship-hit-by-missile-in-mariupol-ukrainian-...

LONDON, April 5 (Reuters) – A Dominica-flagged cargo ship sank on Tuesday in the besieged southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol after being targeted by Russian missile strikes, the vessel’s flag registry said.

Muntinlupa's 2 Covid-19 cases are seafarers
Jonathan Hicap April 5, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/05/muntinlupas-2-covid-19-cases-are-seafarers/

The Muntinlupa City government reported on April 4 that the remaining two active Covid-19 cases are seafarers who did not get infected in the city.

Group seeks help for crisis-hit seafarers
March 30, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/03/30/business/maritime/group-seeks-hel...

THE Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) has launched a new appeal to the maritime industry to support seafarers and their families impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.

TK Foundation has already generously donated $50,000 to the new appeal.

Crew reskilling and diversity pays off in a crisis
Gary Howard | Apr 04, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/management-crewing/crew-reskilling-and...

A diverse pool of seafarers trained to handle a variety of vessels are a boon in a crisis, according to a panel of crewing experts.

POEA adopts resolution for better benefits, pay for seafarers in 'war-like' areas
Kaycee Valmonte - April 4, 2022

Philstar.com screenshot of IBF Warlike and High Risk Areas, featuring the map on the area 12 nautical miles off the Yemeni Mainland coast.

Panama Canal Seeking Toll Hikes of Up to 8% on Shipping Boom
Michael D McDonald April 1, 2022 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-01/panama-canal-proposes...

The Panama Canal Authority proposed a comprehensive restructuring of its toll system on Friday, which would increase rates charged on cargo such as vehicles, oil and gas and soybeans that cross the waterway as ocean shippers rake in record profits.