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Metro Manila-Cavite ferry routes to open soon
Loreben Tuquero November 22, 2019 https://www.rappler.com/business/245515-metro-manila-cavite-ferry-routes...

The dry run of the first phase of ferry operations, set for early December, includes routes from the Metro Star Ferry Terminal in Cavite to SM MOA and the Cultural Center of the Philippines port

Cargo ship with cargo of coal aground, flooded, South China sea
Mikhail Voytenko November 21, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/11/21/cargo-ship-with-cargo-of-coal-ag...

Taiwanese cargo ship sank after collision 2 crew missing
Mikhail Voytenko November 21, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/11/21/taiwanese-cargo-ship-sank-after-...

Mental health issues drag Pinoy seafarers down
Raymund Antonio November 21, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/11/21/mentalhealth-issues-drag-pinoy-seafare...

The decline in the number of Filipino seafarers onboard foreign vessels due to their poor mental health condition has alarmed the maritime industry.

Human factors: time to re-focus
November 21st, 2019 https://splash247.com/human-factors-time-to-re-focus/

Lawmakers Told Foreign Ships Threatening US Maritime Sector
19/11/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/lawmakers-told-foreign-ships-threat...

Many of the laws governing American ships — considered some of the most stringent in the world — are not being applied to foreign vessels operating in U.S. waters, a spokesman for the U.S.-flag shipping sector has alleged.

PH urged to offer other maritime courses than just pure manpower
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat November 15, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/11/15/ph-urged-to-offer-other-maritime-c...

Instead of supplying pure manpower to ocean-going vessels, the Philippines has been urged to scale up its maritime capabilities by offering new programs and courses to young Filipinos who would like a career in the maritime industry.

Philippines says it has addressed STCW shortcomings ahead March 2020 EMSA audit
Marcus Hand | Nov 20, 2019 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/philippines-says-it-has-add...

The Philippines authorities say they have filed reports addressing all the deficiencies in its maritime training and certification found by the European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA).

Charity ensures seafarers are not forgotten this Christmas
19/11/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/charity-ensures-seafarers-are-not-f...

An award-winning acapella male choir will kick off a series of carol services for seafarers in Great Britain organised by global maritime charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea).

Three crew in possession of fake certificates, ship detained, Greece
STEPAN KOTCHERGA November 19, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/11/19/three-crew-in-possession-of-fake...