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DOTr chief approves issuance of free seaman’s book to 1st time applicants
Lorenz S. Marasigan January 25, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/01/25/dotr-chief-approves-issuance-of...

Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said on Tuesday the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has approved the distribution of free seaman’s book to first time seafarers, while granting a 50-percent discount to those who will file for renewal.

Shipping lines are paying workers bonuses of more than three years’ salary
Nicolás Rivero January 25, 2022 https://qz.com/2116727/shipping-lines-are-competing-for-workers-through-...

Cargo ship runs aground off Crete; crew being evacuated
25.01.2022 https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1176173/cargo-ship-runs-aground-off-cr...

he Greek coast guard, volunteer lifeguards and two private ships were helping get the 10-member crew of a freighter off the coast of Crete to safety on Tuesday morning.

House OKs PHL maritime trade bill on 2nd reading
Jovee Marie de la Cruz January 25, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/01/25/house-oks-phl-maritime-trade-bi...

PHL races to plug gaps in maritime sector
Lorenz S. Marasigan January 25, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/01/25/phl-races-to-plug-gaps-in-marit...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is confident that it will pass the industry review of the European Maritime Safety Agency (Emsa), as it aims to complete the rectification of the industry’s deficiencies to meet international standards within the week.

Stakeholders welcome reformed body on intl conventions
Yashika F. Torib January 26, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/01/26/business/maritime/stakeholders-we...

THE largest seafarer's union in the country, along with other maritime stakeholders, has welcomed the recent move by President Rodrigo Duterte to reform the government body responsible for the ratification of international maritime conventions.

ILO sees 2022 PHL jobless at 1.1 million, warns unemployment picture understated
Alyssa Nicole O. Tan January 18, 2022 https://www.bworldonline.com/ilo-sees-2022-phl-jobless-at-1-1-million-wa...

Nigerian Seafarers Group Secure over 200 Job Opportunities leveraging on Social Network
Eromosele Abiodun January 24, 2022 https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/01/24/nigerian-seafarers-grou...

Foreign seafarers say they were tricked into servitude on Iranian ships
Katie McQue January 14, 2022 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/iran-shipping-seafarers...

Rising cyber exposure in Asia maritime shipping
Sabba Manyara 6 Jan 2022 https://www.theasset.com/article/45794/rising-cyber-exposure-in-asia-mar...

Call for action as industry undergoes rapid digitalization, ransomware attacks escalate