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Filipino seafarers as Philippine’s gifts to the world
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | September 28,2021 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/402754/filipino-seafarers-as-philippi...

“Filipino seafarers are our gifts to give to the world and to the Church.”

Words that became part of the homilies of Masses for the 26th National Seafarers Day (NSD) last Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Tanker operator accuses government of violating ship crew’s human rights
Michael Firn September 28, 2021 https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50943000/tanker-operator-accuses-government...

The owners and managers of a tanker that left Cambodian waters containing around 300,000 barrels of oil say the crew are being held “in violation of their human rights”.

IMO and ILO in call for improvements in seafarer medivac procedures
September 27, 2021 https://shipinsight.com/articles/imo-and-ilo-in-call-for-improvements-in...

Is there Methanol in Maersk’s Madness?
28/09/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/is-there-methanol-in-maersks-madness/

Maersk Line, responsible for 17% of the global container shipping market, has made its most significant step yet towards greater sustainability.

After 45 years, a Philippine shipping line goes international!
Andrew J. Masigan September 26, 2021 https://www.bworldonline.com/after-45-years-a-philippine-shipping-line-g...

We can all use a bit of good news at this time.

Court of Appeals affirms $136,410 disability award to Filipino seafarer
Rey Panaligan September 27, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/27/court-of-appeals-affirms-136410-disability-...

The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the $136,410 (roughly P6.8 million) in total and permanent disability award to a Filipino seafarer who met an accident in 2018 while working as an oiler in an ocean-going vessel.

Bilang ng nade-deploy na OFW tumaas ngayong 2021: POEA
Zen Hernandez/ABS-CBN News Sep 23 2021 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/23/21/poea-bilang-ng-deployed-ofws-tuma...

MAYNILA- Bahagyang tumaas ang bilang ng mga nade-deploy na overseas Filipino workers, ayon sa Philippine Overseas Employment Administration.

Ayon sa POEA, nasa 30,000 kada buwan ang deployment ng land-based OFWs habang 40,000 ang sea-based.

Critics question the climate crisis benefits of deep seabed mining
September 13, 2021 https://splash247.com/critics-question-the-climate-crisis-benefits-of-de...

Marta Montojo and Ian Urbina from the non-profit Outlaw Ocean Project on the risks of dredging minerals from the ocean floor.

New report highlights the rise of vessel identity laundering
Sam Chambers sSeptember 24, 2021

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is investigating claims that North Korea has been carrying out a sophisticated process of vessel identity laundering. The novel tactic is detailed in a 56-page report from C4ADS, a Washington DC-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to data-driven analysis and evidence-based reporting of conflict and security issues worldwide.

Church marks 26th National Seafarers' Sunday
Christina Hermoso September 25, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/25/church-marks-26th-national-seafarers-sunday/

The Catholic Church marks the 26th National Seafarers Sunday on Sept. 26 in honor of the sacrifices and hard work of Filipino seafarers.