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China's international marine shipping affected by disruption from major canals, cost surge among delays
GT staff reporters Dec 10, 2023 https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202312/1303367.shtml

Philippines Rescues Crew After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Takes on Water
Nov 22, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/philippines-rescues-crew-after-vi...

PCG: 3 crewmen of foreign cargo vessel die
John Eric Mendoza - December 09, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/224025/subject-pcg-responds-to-marshal...

PALAWAN, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said the three crew members of a Marshall Islands–flagged bulk carrier who were found unconscious while the vessel was off Bolinao, Pangasinan have died.

China fires water cannon on Philippines humanitarian ships
Ghio Ong December 10, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/12/10/2317740/china-fires-water-...

Marina chief submits resignation
Evelyn Macairan - December 8, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/12/08/2317282/marina-chief-submi...

MANILA, Philippines — After almost 17 months of serving as Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) administrator, Hernani Fabia has tendered his resignation.

A source said that Fabia’s resignation became effective “upon acceptance of the President.”

Marina launches digital initiatives to modernize shipping industry
Genivi Verdejo December 6, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/12/06/business/maritime/marina-launches...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is set to launch three new digital initiatives to bring the shipping industry into the digital era, enhancing operations, reporting, and overall efficiency.

DFA: PH to advance seafarer welfare in IMO agenda
Joyce Ann L. Rocamora and 'Philippine News Agency December 6, 2023 https://canadianinquirer.net/2023/12/06/dfa-ph-to-advance-seafarer-welfa...

MANILA – The Philippines has vowed to advance seafarers’ welfare in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council agenda after securing a seat in a re-election victory last week.

PH maritime employers meet Romualdez, pushes for end of ambulance-chasing practice
Aaron Recuenco Dec 6, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/5/ph-maritime-employers-meet-romualdez-pushes-...

PCG says Chinese-flagged cargo ship rammed PH boat in WPS
John Eric Mendoza December 07, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/223909/fwd-subject-cargo-vessel-hit-ph...(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

MANILA, Philippines — The cargo ship that hit a stationary Filipino boat in the West Philippine Sea was identified to be from China, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday.

Shipping industry remains in choppy waters
December 6th, 2023 https://themalaysianreserve.com/2023/12/06/shipping-industry-remains-in-...

KUALA LUMPUR – The local shipping industry is still struggling to recover from the heavy hammering of the pandemic amid challenges stemming from the geopolitical crisis, its impact on crude oil prices and fluctuating freight rate, as well as the fragility of the global supply chain.