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The sea word
January 28, 2022 https://splash247.com/the-sea-word/

Steven Jones, the compiler of the Seafarers Happiness Index, writes for Splash today on the potential for a cryptocurrency solution for crews around the world.

Rotterdam crowned best port during the pandemic
January 28, 2022 https://splash247.com/rotterdam-crowned-best-port-during-the-pandemic/

We have always kept an eye on the impact on the seafarers of the ships visiting us

Rotterdam has been crowned as the best port during the pandemic in an exclusive poll carried by Splash.

Europe’s largest port received the greatest praise from the more than 1,700 votes cast around the world over the past 10 days.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has rolled out a cloud-based navigational risk monitoring system on over 700 of its ships
27 January 2022 https://www.thedigitalship.com/news/electronics-navigation/item/7709-mol...

Charting global shipping’s path to zero carbon
28/01/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/charting-global-shippings-path-to-z...

knowledge partnership between the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and McKinsey explores what it will take for the maritime industry to decarbonize.

Seafarer morale slips again
Adis Ajdin January 27, 2022 https://splash247.com/seafarer-morale-slips-again/

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.