UN bodies unite to reiterate crew change protocols

UN bodies unite to reiterate crew change protocols
Sam Chambers March 1, 2022 https://splash247.com/un-bodies-unite-to-reiterate-crew-change-protocols/

Four United Nations’ organisations have called for continued global collaboration to address the crew change crisis.

WATCH: Filipino seaman’s video of missile landing on Ukraine

WATCH: Filipino seaman’s video of missile landing on Ukraine
Jun Aguirre Mar 1, 2022 https://www.rappler.com/nation/filipino-seaman-catches-missile-landing-u...

Seeing through the smiles of seafarers

Seeing through the smiles of seafarers
Yashika F. Torib March 2, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/03/02/business/maritime/seeing-through-...

STRONG. Stable. Cheerful. These are the typical images associated by the public with Filipino seafarers. Many believe that their happy disposition and physical strength at work are such that they could simply laugh off the rigors at sea and endure some more.

Seafarers under increased threat as two bulk carriers are detained by Russian forces

Seafarers under increased threat as two bulk carriers are detained by Russian forces
Sam Chambers February 28, 2022 https://splash247.com/seafarers-under-increased-threat-as-two-bulk-carri...

Concern is growing for the wellbeing of thousands of seafarers, both at sea and ashore, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine takes its toll on merchant shipping.

United Nations bodies call for further action to end seafarer crisis

United Nations bodies call for further action to end seafarer crisis
28 February 2022 https://unctad.org/news/united-nations-bodies-call-further-action-end-se...

© Igor Kardasov | Most of the world's 1.9 million seafarers are from developing countries.

Fisheries agency unveils 2 Filipino-made ships to help improve fish catch

Fisheries agency unveils 2 Filipino-made ships to help improve fish catch
Yolanda Sotelo - March 01, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1561558/fisheries-agency-unveils-2-filipin...

Missile hits another vessel with Filipino crew at Black Sea; 1 hurt – DFA

Missile hits another vessel with Filipino crew at Black Sea; 1 hurt – DFA
Christia Marie Ramos February 28, 2022 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/202675/missile-hits-another-vessel-wit...

MANILA, Philippines — Another vessel with 21 Filipino seafarers on board was hit by a missile strike in the Black Sea off Ukraine’s port city of Odessa, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine could worsen the global labor crunch in shipping, with one ship manager calling the crisis an 'operational nightmare'

Russia's invasion of Ukraine could worsen the global labor crunch in shipping, with one ship manager calling the crisis an 'operational nightmare'
Huileng Tan Feb 25, 2022 https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-ukraine-crisis-worsen-shipping-se...

Ukrainian Seafarer Attempts to Sink Yacht of Russian Weapons Tycoon

Ukrainian Seafarer Attempts to Sink Yacht of Russian Weapons Tycoon
Feb 27, 2022 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/ukrainian-seafarer-attempts-t...

A Ukrainian sailor stands accused of partially sinking the luxury yacht belonging to his employer, Alexander Mikheev. Mikheev is former CEO of defense contractor JSC Russian Helicopters and current CEO of Rosboronexport, Russia's state-owned weapons export conglomerate.

Seafarers Step Up to Support Ukraine

Seafarers Step Up to Support Ukraine
Feb 27, 2022 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/seafarers-step-up-to-support-...

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