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Maritime Cybersecurity : An Emerging Area of Concern for India
Feb 12,2024 https://indiashippingnews.com/maritime-cybersecurity-an-emerging-area-of...

Health risk classification patterns among Filipino seafarers: A 5-year review
Christian Lubaton February 5, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/cm-health-risk-classification-patterns-among-fili...

Japan Investigates Fraudulent Sale of Cargo Ship to Iran
Feb 7, 2024 https://maritime-executive.com/article/japan-investigates-fraudulent-sal...

Japanese officials are investigating the 2021 sale of a small cargo ship owned by a public entity that they believe may have been fraudulently exported to Iran. They are focusing on a Japanese trading company that acted as a cash buyer and may have submitted false documents during the public auction of the vessel.

Cargo ship crew, including Pinoys, seized by Yemen's Huthis 'safe' — Bulgaria
Agence France-Presse February 7, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/896676/cargo-ship-c...

SOFIA, Bulgaria - The crew of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship, captured by Yemen's Huthi rebels in November, are "safe and sound" and will return to Bulgaria soon, authorities in Sofia announced on Tuesday.

MARINA to seek additional tax incentives for domestic shipping
Roumina Pablo February 7, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/marina-to-seek-additional-tax-incentives-for-d...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will push for the revision of laws in order to provide tax incentives, including exemption from fuel tax, to the domestic shipping industry, according to administrator Sonia Malaluan.

EDITORIAL | Ferry fatalities nearly double in 2023
Neil Baird - February 5, 2024 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/fer...

IMO’s new chief highlights seafarer safety amid strategic priorities
Noah Bovenizer February 1, 2024 https://www.ship-technology.com/news/imos-new-chief-highlights-seafarer-...

The new Secretary General said the safety of seafarers must be a priority in the navigation of ongoing conflict in regions such as the Red Sea.

Noise and seafarer’s hearing loss
Atty. Dennis Gorecho February 2, 2024 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/02/02/noise-and-seafarers-hearing-los...

Hearing loss is a serious medical condition for a seafarer as it impacts his physical and economic well-being.

A seafarer’s hearing loss may be caused or aggravated by his working environment, like noise entitling him to disability benefits.

Maritime groups collaborate with Marina on safety, sustainability
January 31, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/01/31/business/maritime/maritime-groups...

UC, Marina to ‘revolutionize’ ship, boat hull design standards in Philippines
Earl Kim H. Padronia Jan 30, 2024 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/uc-marina-to-revolutionize-ship-boat-hul...

THE University of Cebu (UC) has entered into a landmark agreement with the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) as they aim to revolutionize the country’s ship and boat hull design standards and research.