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Maritime Sector “Entering New Era of Challenge and Opportunity”
Jun 2, 2022 https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/maritime-sector-entering-new-er...

Port authorities around the world have a major role in supporting sustainable economic growth and delivering a greener future, according to experts and executives meeting in Abu Dhabi for the 7th Edition of Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR 2022).

Manning group petitions for Empedrad's retention as Marina chief
Yashika F. Torib June 3, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/06/03/business/maritime/manning-group-p...

A group of licensed maritime manning agencies has signed a petition letter addressed to President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to retain Vice Admiral Robert A. Empedrad as the administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority.

NTSB: Fatigued Chief Engineer’s Oversight Led to Fire Aboard Towing Vessel
Mike Schuler June 2, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/ntsb-fatigued-chief-engineers-oversight-led-to-fire...

UN Condemns Piracy in World's Hotspot -- the Gulf of Guinea
EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press May 31, 2022 https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2022-05-31/un-condemns-piracy-in...

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution strongly condemning piracy, armed robbery and hostage-taking in the Gulf of Guinea, the world’s top hotspot for attacks on shipping and seafarers.

Key outcomes from Maritime Labour Convention’s Special Tripartite Committee meeting (5-13 May 2022)
01/06/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/key-outcomes-from-maritime-labour-c...

Under one of the MLC provisions, delegates from member states, shipowners’ representatives and seafarers’ organizations meet periodically to review and update the convention.

Shipowners see bright future for PH shipping
Emmie V. Abadilla June 1, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/01/shipowners-see-bright-future-for-ph-shipping/

Filipino shipowners and crew can fill the manpower gaps in Eastern Europe due to the war in Ukraine amid amid an improving outlook for Philippine shipping industry.

The Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA) made the announcement Tuesday, May 31, during their press briefing at the Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati.

New crew change hub opens in CDO port
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz June 1, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1175659

Port states urged to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ reactions in wake of spread of monkeypox
Sam Chambers June 1, 2022 https://splash247.com/port-states-urged-to-avoid-knee-jerk-reactions-in-...

Shipping leaders have urged politicians to avoid any knee-jerk reactions as the world gets to grips with a growing public health risk in the form of monkeypox.

Seafarer’s single consultation with his personal doctor and disability benefits
Atty. Dennis Gorecho June 2, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/06/02/seafarers-singl-consultation-wi...

The diagnosis of a seafarer’s personal doctor, even if made only after a single consultation, may be used as basis for the grant of disability benefits.

Surging demand for seafarer digital training sees Turkey’s MTR reach 30,000 trainee milestone
01/06/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/surging-demand-for-seafarer-digital...

Turkish tech training company Maritime Trainer (MTR) is reporting its strongest year of trading hitting the milestone of 30,000 seafarers trained over the last decade, driven by a spike in demand for its digital training platform.