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DOTr: Almost 490,000 OFWs assisted by one-stop shops
Susan G. De Leon January 12, 2021 https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1063602

CALOOCAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- A total of 489,596 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) have now been assisted by the government’s One-Stop Shops (OSS) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals 1, 2, and 3 within the boarders of Parañaque and Pasay Cities, as of Sunday.

Maritme tech 2021: How to future-proof investments
Sam Chambers January 12, 2021 https://splash247.com/maritme-tech-2021-how-to-future-proof-investments/

Has it ever been harder for shipowners to know what assets to buy? Splash seeks out some investment advice.

With the unclear regulatory framework shipping faces arguably there has never been a more tricky time for shipowners to future-proof their investments.

Going ahead…
Brenda V. Pimentel January 13, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/01/13/business/maritime-business/going-...

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From deck to bridge – training the next generation of seafarers
11/01/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/from-deck-to-bridge-training-the-ne...

Empowering women in shipping
12/01/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/empowering-women-in-shipping/

Although shipping has been historically male-dominated, the number of women nowadays who belong in the maritime industry is about 23,000 worldwide. It might look like a significant number but it is actually only 2% of the world’s maritime workforce.

Maritime stakeholder initiative launches to resolve the crew change crisis
Sam Chambers January 12, 2021 https://splash247.com/maritime-stakeholder-initiative-launches-to-resolv...

Belgian tanker shipping major Euronav is stepping up to the plate again, urging peers to come together to resolve the crew change crisis.

Administering the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Maritime Industry
Alison Bailey 01-11-2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/administering-the-covid-19...

Shortchanging in Filipino seafarer’s remittances
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | January 12,2021 -https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/358833/shortchanging-in-filipino-seaf...

Filipino seafarers are being shortchanged in the conversion of their dollar remittances to pesos which a blogger described as a “thievery” in the maritime industry.

Crew Member Dies As Container Ship Diverts
January 8, 2021 https://bernews.com/2021/01/container-ship-diverts-due-sick-crew-member/

A crew member of a container ship passed away as the vessel was diverting to Bermuda with an aim to get him to the island for medical treatment.

Seafarer charged after swimming ashore
Callum Godde, 10 January 2021 https://au.news.yahoo.com/seafarer-charged-swimming-ashore-023148760--sp...

A crew member of a bulk carrier ship has been captured and charged after allegedly swimming ashore at a WA port, with Premier Mark McGowan labelling the incident "unusual".

It is alleged the 37-year-old Vietnamese national jumped into the water on Saturday, two days after the bulk carrier berthed at the Albany Port.