We haven’t received salaries in 6 months, seafarers tell NIMASA DG

We haven’t received salaries in 6 months, seafarers tell NIMASA DG
Tola Adenubi | Dec 9, 2021 https://tribuneonlineng.com/we-havent-received-salaries-in-6-months-seaf...

Sewage from cargo ships turned into biogas

Sewage from cargo ships turned into biogas
Sam Chambers December 8, 2021 https://splash247.com/sewage-from-cargo-ships-turned-into-biogas/

Sewage from cargo ships may be legally discharged into the Baltic Sea, although it accelerates eutrophication. The Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) is bringing together cooperation parties for the new Ship/t Waste Action that produces biogas from sewage discharged by ships at port with the Finnish port of HaminaKotka signed on as a first port.

MB Editorial: Philippines leading provider of maritime manpower for global trade

PH leading provider of maritime manpower for global trade
December 7, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/07/ph-leading-provider-of-maritime-manpower-fo...

Manning sector braces for negative EMSA report

Manning sector braces for negative EMSA report
Carmela I. Huelar December 1, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/01/business/maritime/manning-sector-...

This development could trigger the withdrawal of recognition of Philippine-issued STCW certificates to Filipino seafarers and, eventually, in the ban of Filipino seafarers from serving on ships flagged in European Union member countries.

Shore leave critical for physical and mental health of seafarers

Shore leave critical for physical and mental health of maritime crews
06 Dec 2021 https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2021/12/06/shore-leave-criti...

Shipping workers gather at the Bremerhaven club for relief from lengthy periods spent at sea.

Evacuation of grounded Xing Yuan ship in Russia’s Far East underway — official

Evacuation of grounded Xing Yuan ship in Russia’s Far East underway — official
TASS 7 Dec, 2021 https://tass.com/emergencies/1371671

On Monday, the Chinese Xing Yuan vessel, which was built in 1993 and came to Kholmsk from Japan, took the bottom

Innovative technology and seafarer welfare at the heart of new secure banking solution for the maritime industry

Innovative technology and seafarer welfare at the heart of new secure banking solution for the maritime industry
Secure Seas December 07, 2021 https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/557475487/innovative-technology-and-seaf...

PH envoy Antonio Manuel Lagdameo named president of IMO Assembly

PH envoy named president of IMO Assembly
Yashika F. Torib December 8, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/08/business/maritime/ph-envoy-named-...

Filipino envoy has been elected president of the 32nd International Maritime Organization (IMO) assembly. Antonio Manuel Lagdameo, Philippine Ambassador to the Court of St. James (United Kingdom), is the first Filipino to be elected head of the IMO assembly.

Ships divert to avoid calling South Africa

Ships divert to avoid calling South Africa
Sam Chambers December 7, 2021 https://splash247.com/ships-divert-to-avoid-calling-south-africa/

Ships have diverted to avoid South Africa in the days since the omicron variant of Covid-19 was first reported.

Exclusive data from MarineTraffic shows nine ships have changed their destination from a South African port to somewhere else since November 29.

IMO, World Bank hold study on domestic ferry safety

IMO, World Bank hold study on domestic ferry safety
Genivi Verdejo December 8, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/08/business/maritime/imo-world-bank-...

The Philippines was selected as a beneficiary of the nationwide study on domestic passenger ship safety and energy efficiency, which was started recently by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Bank Group (WBG), and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).

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