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Innovating MET from behind the scenes
Yashika F. Torib December 8, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/08/business/maritime/innovating-met-...

Stella Maris supports bulker crew following tragic death
30 Nov 2021 received via email

A Stella Maris port chaplain in Mauritius has provided pastoral support to the crew of a bulk carrier following the apparent murder of the ship’s captain.

Fr. Jacques Henri-David went on board the Meghna Liberty on Saturday 27th November, to support the Filipino crew left traumatised by their colleague’s death.

Sailors left unpaid for three months on live cattle export ships off Indonesia
Ben Butler 4 Dec 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/dec/05/sailors-left-unpa...

Thirty five sailors were left unpaid for three months while aboard live export cattle ships with poor safety records amid a dispute between the ships’ managers and owners, one of whom is Australian businessman Nick Thorne, Guardian Australia can reveal.

Lacson to help modernize shipping fleets to keep Pinoys atop int'l seafaring industry
Ben Rosario December 3, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/03/lacson-to-help-modernize-shipping-fleets-to...

The Philippines, the leader in international seafaring, should maintain this acknowledgement by making sure that its own local vessels are seaworthy and not outdated.

Omicron fears already playing havoc with crew changes
Sam Chambers December 2, 2021 https://splash247.com/omicron-fears-already-playing-havoc-with-crew-chan...

The omicron strain of Covid-19, first identified in South Africa last week, is already causing havoc to crew change operations around the world.

UK North Sea workers will strike next week
Adis Ajdin December 3, 2021 https://splash247.com/uk-north-sea-workers-will-strike-next-week/

Around 300 workers of Ponticelli UK and Semco Maritime employed on TotalEnergies’ North Sea assets in the UK will down tools next week following a dispute over cuts to terms and conditions.

Video: Cargo Ship Catches Fire in Southern Indonesia
Dec 3, 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/video-cargo-ship-catches-fire...

Ilonggo artist and seafarer gives a glimpse of Filipinos’ life at sea through his paintings
John Legaspi December 3, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/03/ilonggo-artist-and-seafarer-gives-a-glimpse...

Joar Songcuya pays homage to fellow maritime workers with ‘Atlantiko, Pasipiko, Artiko’ exhibit

Manila court clears exec in M/V Princess of the Stars tragedy
Tetch Torres-Tupas - December 03, 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1523438/manila-court-clears-exec-in-m-v-pr...

MANILA, Philippines—The Manila City Regional Trial Court has dismissed the criminal case against one of the officials of Sulpicio Lines in connection with the 2008 sinking of M/V Princess of the Stars.

Families of ill-fated Sulpicio ship to appeal court ruling
Arlie O. Calalo December 3, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/03/news/national/families-of-ill-fat...