Liberia replaces Panama as the world’s largest flag

Liberia replaces Panama as the world’s largest flag
Sam Chambers July 28, 2023 https://splash247.com/liberia-replaces-panama-as-the-worlds-largest-flag/

For the first time in 30 years Panama is no longer the world’s largest ship registry. Rival Liberia has overhauled the Central American nation in terms of gross tonnage in new data issued by Clarksons Research.

Increased need for training to prepare seafarers for shipping’s multi-fuel future

Increased need for training to prepare seafarers for shipping’s multi-fuel future
24 July 2023 https://www.lr.org/en/knowledge/industry-news/2023/increased-need-for-tr...

Clear understanding of green technologies and new fuels will be essential going into the next decade.

MARINA suspends safety certificate of boat that sank and left 26 dead in Binangonan

MARINA suspends safety certificate of boat that sank and left 26 dead in Binangonan
CNN Philippines Staff Jul 28, 2023 http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/7/28/safety-certificate-sunken-m...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 28) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has suspended the safety certificate of the motorbanca that sank around Talim Island in Binangonan, Rizal on Thursday, leaving at least 26 dead.

11 Pinoy seafarers in Nigeria seek President Marcos’ help for repatriation

11 Pinoy seafarers in Nigeria seek President Marcos’ help for repatriation
July 27, 2023 https://manilastandard.net/news-flash/314354088/11-pinoy-seafarers-in-ni...

PH top maritime crew supplier

PH top maritime crew supplier
Yashika F. Torib July 26, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/26/business/maritime/ph-top-maritime...

Maersk Line ordered to pay $700,000 to sacked chief mate whistleblower

Maersk Line ordered to pay $700,000 to sacked whistleblower
Adis Ajdin July 24, 2023 https://splash247.com/maersk-line-ordered-to-pay-700000-to-sacked-whistl...

Maersk’s American unit has been ordered to pay over $700,000 to a former employee who was fired after complaining about vessel safety to the US Coast Guard.

In December 2022, a chief mate aboard the 4,154 teu Safmarine Mafadi, now Maersk Tennessee, reported a list of concerns about the ship’s condition.

Stimulating economic growth through big-ticket transport projects

Stimulating economic growth through big-ticket transport projects
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz July 22, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1206167

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is looking to further stimulate economic growth through big-ticket transport infrastructure projects that are effective at creating jobs.

Marcos orders agencies to improve seaman training

Marcos orders agencies to improve seaman training
John Victor D. Ordoñez July 20, 2023 https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2023/07/20/535256/marcos-orders-...

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday urged state agencies concerned with the maritime industry to bolster ties with the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to improve local seafarer training and education.

Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel : Understanding the MIDP

Understanding the MIDP
Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel July 19, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/19/business/maritime/understanding-t...

MIDP is an acronym that has been broadcast since 2018 and continues to be circulated as an important maritime agenda.

Marina drives maritime sector growth, refines MIDP

Marina drives maritime sector growth, refines MIDP
Genivi Verdejo July 19, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/19/business/maritime/marina-drives-m...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) refined plans and programs through active collaboration with maritime sector stakeholders during the National Validation Workshop for the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028.

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