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Filipino sailors to receive training upgrade
Miguel Gil July 9, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1205244

MANILA – A merchant marine industry insider said efforts are underway to upgrade the curriculum of local maritime academies amid fears that tens of thousands of Filipino seafarers will lose their jobs if they fall short of certain international standards.

Sea Sunday: Magna carta should expand, and not limit, the seafarers rights
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | July 11,2023 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/515264/sea-sunday-magna-carta-should-...

Promote the rights of the seafarers against abusive employers and unjust placement agencies.

This is the call of the Stella Maris Philippines on the occasion of Sea Sunday, which is observed on the second Sunday of July each year.

Former 4Ps monitored child fulfills dream of becoming a seaman
June 23, 2023 https://journal.com.ph/former-4ps-monitored-child-fulfills-dream-of-beco...

“Mahirap mag-aral pero mas mahirap ‘yong walang pinag-aralan.”

(It is hard to study but it is even harder to be uneducated).

This was Ronel Desales’ motivation to finish his studies and realize his simple dream of providing a better life for his family.

GMA Pinoy TV pays tribute to Filipino seafarers at the Seafarer Fiesta
July 9, 2023 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/875243/gma-pinoy-tv-pays...

Global shipping industry climate pledge slammed as a ‘wishy washy’ compromise
Laura Paddison, July 7, 2023 https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/07/world/shipping-imo-climate-pledge-int...

IMO settles for ‘by or around 2050’ net-zero target for shipping
Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez July 7, 2023

Experts call the new target ‘vague and non-committal’. It is understood that China – the world's biggest shipowner – had blocked attempts by climate-vulnerable states to bring the sector in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

After two weeks of tough negotiations, 175 member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) failed to agree on absolute emission reduction targets by the middle of the century.

TUCP proposes a “Just” transition to save seafaring jobs
July 6, 2023 https://journal.com.ph/tucp-proposes-a-just-transition-to-save-seafaring...

Report: Seafarers Charged $50 to $7,500 in Illegal Recruiting Fees
Jul 4, 2023 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/report-seafarers-charged-50-t...

Norwegian Cruise Line Makes a Policy Change for Crew Members
Melissa Mayntz Jul 3, 2023 https://www.cruisehive.com/norwegian-cruise-line-makes-a-policy-change-f...

From tattoos to jewelry to facial hair, Norwegian Cruise Line has updated its crew member grooming guidelines.

NMP supports seafarers’ well-being thru medical mission, pampering services
July 04, 2023 https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/2023/07/04/nmp-supports-seafarers-well...