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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
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
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).

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...