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DMW: After big 2023 bounce, seafarer deployment slows
Samuel Medenilla May 1, 2024 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/05/01/dmw-after-big-2023-bounce-seafa...

DESPITE a strong rebound in the deployment of Filipino seafarers last year from the effects of the pandemic, there are now signs of a slowdown in its increase this year, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

Houthis resume attacks on shipping
Sam Chambers April 25, 2024 https://splash247.com/houthis-resume-attacks-on-shipping/

After a break of more than two weeks, the Houthis from Yemen struck back at ships yesterday.

More than 4,000 ship engines caught up in Japanese fuel data scandal
Sam Chambers April 25, 2024 https://splash247.com/more-than-4000-ship-engines-caught-up-in-japanese-...

An investigation is underway in Japan with overtones of the famous Volkswagen emissions scandal. More than 4,000 ship engines could be affected.

Philippine seafarers banned from sailing in Red Sea
Mayen Jaymalin - April 25, 2024 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/25/2350266/philippine-seafare...

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino seafarers are now barred from boarding foreign vessels sailing the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Mental Health Issues in Seafarers
Dr. Arthur L. Diskin Apr 9, 2024 https://maritime-executive.com/features/mental-health-issues-in-seafarers

IMO Legal Committee to Discuss Seafarer Abandonment
April 21, 2024 https://www.marinelink.com/news/imo-legal-committee-discuss-seafarer-513119

The Legal Committee of the IMO will meet for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London from April 22 to 26, 2024.

The Committee deals with any legal matters within the scope of the IMO, including issues relating to liability and compensation, fair treatment of seafarers and the registration of ships. This meeting will discuss:

Four seafarers missing after cargo ship hits bridge in China
Gary Dixon 24 April 2024 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/four-seafarers-missing-after-c...

Authorities say accident in Foshan may have been caused by flooding upstream

Cargo vessel hits stationary motor tanker off Batangas
John Eric Mendoza - April 25, 2024 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1933431/cargo-vessel-hits-stationary-motor...

MANILA, Philippines — A cargo vessel hit a stationary motor tanker off Batangas, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday.

PCG said the allision occurred between cargo ship M/V Everwin 11 and motor tanker Oak Express on Monday (April 22).

PH, Qatar sign MOU on mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificate
April 23, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/ph-qatar-sign-mou-on-mutual-recognition-of-sea...

The Philippines and Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding on the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates, among nine agreements signed on April 22 during the two-day official state visit of Qatar emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Manila.

Shipowners ask Marina: Review cadetship program
Earl Kim H. Padronia Apr 22, 2024 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/marina-urged-to-review-cadetship-and-man...

AN ASSOCIATION composed of shipowners has urged the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to review its cadetship and manning policies in the domestic shipping industry, which were detrimental to graduating maritime students.