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Spike in COVID-19 Cases Among Crew Members on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas
Jim Walker May 24, 2022 https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2022/05/articles/disease/spike-in-covid-19...

Taiwanese shipping industry facing serious crew shortages
George Liao 2022/05/24 https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4549190

Yang Ming chairman said all shipping companies in Taiwan are fighting to recruit maritime crew members

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s shipping companies are facing serious shortages of maritime crew members due to the global ocean shipping industry’s growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Bulker master arrested after $90m of cocaine seized in Australia
Gary Dixon 24 May 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/bulkers/bulker-master-arrested-after-90m-...

Montenegrin national could face life in jail after being charged in smuggling probe

A bulker captain has been charged with smuggling 320 kg of cocaine into Australia following a raid off the far north-west coast.

Ambulance chasing threat to seafaring
ATTY. IRIS BAGUILAT May 25, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/05/25/business/maritime/ambulance-chasi...

NMP inks partnership with Eastern Samar University
May 25, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/05/25/business/maritime/nmp-inks-partne...

Maritime challenges persist
Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel May 25, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/05/25/business/maritime/maritime-challe...

THE discussions at the Manila Times Domestic Shipping Forum held on May 18, 2022 reiterated anew the decades-long issues and challenges faced by the Philippine domestic shipping sector.

New alliance to pave the way for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive maritime industry
25/05/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/new-alliance-to-pave-the-way-for-a-...

Yesterday in Zurich industry leaders from across the global maritime value chain came together to launch the All Aboard Alliance, which will provide a platform for collaborative action to make the maritime industry more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

Marina vows support for women in maritime industry
Yashika F. Torib May 25, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/05/25/business/maritime/marina-vows-sup...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) declared its full support for all women working in the maritime industry during the celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime.

How innovation strategies are applied in the maritime industry: A German guide to shipping and start-ups
May 25, 2022

Innovation or simply digitisation for heavy asset industries like the maritime industry has become more than an extra revenue stream but a way to stay ahead of the competition, says Fabian Fussek, the founder and CEO of German shipping operational intelligence start-up Kaiko Systems.

Duterte signs laws creating new MARINA extension offices
Azer Parrocha May 23, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1175110

MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed two new laws creating new extension offices for the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).

Duterte signed Republic Act 11760 and RA 11761 creating an extension office in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur and converting the satellite office of the MARINA in Maasin City, Southern Leyte into an extension office, respectively.