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MARINA commits to legislative agenda
August 23, 2023 https://www.portcalls.com/marina-commits-to-legislative-agenda/

At the recent Maritime Industry Authority mid-year performance assessment and planning conference led by administrator Atty. Hernani Fabia (seated, fourth from left). Photo from Marina.

Filipino crew member dies in fall from cruise ship
US Bureau - Inquirer.net | August 25,2023 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/523862/filipino-crew-member-dies-in-f...

A Filipino crew member on the cruise ship Viking Mars died in a fall from the cruise ship while it was docked at the Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland on Friday, Aug. 18.

Escrow debate by the numbers: Deployed seafarers, SC-decided cases in favor of labor, and remittances
Atty. Dennis Gorecho August 24, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/08/24/escrow-debate-by-the-numbers-de...

ITF: How companies can respect the human rights of seafarers
The Editorial Team August 1, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/itf-how-companies-can-respect-the-human-rights-of...

Supreme Court affirms seafarer disability ruling
John Victor D. Ordoñez August 18, 2023 https://www.bworldonline.com/labor-and-management/2023/08/18/540301/supr...

THE Supreme Court has affirmed a Court of Appeals ruling that found a seafarer to be entitled to permanent disability benefits after he suffered a hand and shoulder injury while on duty.

Review reclamation's impact on shipping, trade
Editorial Board August 20, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/08/20/opinion/editorial/review-reclamat...

China rolls out first shipping futures product in order to boost innovative development and opening-up
21/08/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/china-rolls-out-first-shipping-futu...

China launched the country’s first shipping futures product on Friday. The Containerized Freight Index (Europe Service) Futures Contracts were listed for trading at the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE).

Three shipowners take on new absolute zero emissions challenge
Sam Chambers August 21, 2023 https://splash247.com/three-shipowners-take-on-new-absolute-zero-emissio...

Three shipowners have accepted to take up the absolute zero emissions challenge posed by the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTA), a global industry body representing technologies and fuel providers who are already committed to absolute zero.

Shipping is a big polluter so the freight giants are trying new cargo ships powered by wind or green methanol
Pete Syme Aug 21, 2023 https://www.businessinsider.com/2-cargo-ships-poised-help-shipping-becom...

The Human Factor: Improving Seafarer Welfare Fuels Maritime Resilience
Aug 17, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/the-human-factor-improving-seaf...

The maritime industry is focused on addressing the major challenges of decarbonisation and disruption. However, improving the sector also requires improving the welfare of those who are its lifeblood.