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Cultural values rewrite seafarer support in Asia, says MHSS’ Stella Kiss
Gary Dixon 24 November 2024

German organisation reaches out to seafarers with new staff and offices

Germany’s seafarer support network, Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), is expanding its reach in Asia with new offices and staff.

The company tells TradeWinds that local psychiatrists and psychologists are key to understanding the needs of crew members from countries where mental health problems are often stigmatised.

Intl maritime industry leaders push for STCW reform
Yashika F. Torib November 20, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/11/20/business/maritime/intl-maritime-i...

LEADERS from various international maritime administrations agree that Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)-related training should be reduced with a focus on skills applicable only to actual seafaring tasks.

Will Denmark Expose Chinese-Russian Sabotage in the Baltic?
Elisabeth Braw November 20, 2024 https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/20/will-denmark-expose-chinese-russian...

The route of the Chinese-registered cargo ship Yi Peng 3 through the Baltic Sea

Are Ill Seamen Entitled To Disability Benefits?
Herbert Vego November 20, 2024 https://dailyguardian.com.ph/are-ill-seamen-entitled-to-disability-benef...

THE Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, signed into law by President Marcos on September 23, 2024, aims to protect and improve the opportunities of Filipino seafarers.

After three weeks, still no signs of vessel, crew missing off Mindoro
Geraldford Ticke 20 Nov 2024 https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/after-three-weeks-still-no-signs-of...

Shipping industry renews call for the Houthis to free crew of the Galaxy Leader car carrier
Sam Chambers November 18, 2024 https://splash247.com/shipping-industry-renews-call-for-the-houthis-to-f...

Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the seizure of the crew of the Galaxy Leader car carrier by Yemeni insurgents.

The Complexities of a Global Network for Seafarer Medical Exams Post-COVID
Dr. Arthur L. Diskin Nov 17, 2024 https://maritime-executive.com/features/the-complexities-of-a-global-net...

How religion is raising red flags for seafarers in the Red Sea
Paul Peachey 19 November 2024 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/people/how-religion-is-raising-red-flags-...

Ship manager says few Indian seafarers have declined Red Sea transits in past year

The wearable tech monitoring seafarer wellbeing
19 November 2024

Teams on commercial vessel Seaways Excelsior. Image: Julito T. Arroyal/Seaways Excelsior

SEA-THROUGH: Cadetship quagmire
Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel November 20, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/11/20/business/maritime/cadetship-quagm...

Second of three parts

(This three-part series constitutes the review of the subject done in collaboration with Capt. Edgardo Flores.)Second of three parts