seafarertimes.com ~ Maritime News for Filipino Seafarers

Arroyo to conduct House oversight hearings in Cebu
Charissa Luci-Atienza February 17, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/02/17/arroyo-to-conduct-house-oversight-hear...

Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is expected to fly to Cebu City on Monday, February 18, to conduct two House Oversight hearings on transportation and housing.

IMO chief pledges to improve casualty reporting record
15 Feb 2019 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1126280/IMO-chief-...

Finnish seafarers threaten to strike from March 1
15/02/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/finnish-seafarers-threaten-to-strik...

The Finnish Seafarers’ Union threatened it would call its members out on strike from March 1, stopping all Finnish passenger and cargo vessels, including ice-breakers, if its pay demands are not met.

5 Filipino seafarers missing as ship catches fire in Atlantic Ocean
Janvic Mateo February 16, 2019 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2019/02/16/1894036/5-filipino-seafarers-...

MANILA, Philippines — Five Filipino seafarers went missing on Monday after a Taiwanese ship caught fire off the British territory of Falkland Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.

Maritime exercise shows preparedness of agencies under Davao City Maritime Council
Betheena Unite February 15, 201 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/02/15/maritime-exercise-shows-preparedness-o...

Several government agencies under the Davao City Maritime Council conducted a search and rescue exercise in Davao City to show the council’s ability in responding to maritime situations, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday.

Number of shipping companies based in Cyprus surges
15 February 2019 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/number-of-shipping-companie...

The growing appeal of Cyprus as a shipping hub is apparent when one looks at the numbers.

The shipping industry in and around Limassol is experiencing fast growth, and the Cyprus government plans to take further steps to boost business, Deputy Minister of Shipping, Natasa Pilides, said on 14 February.

NSRI rescues sick sailors on cargo ship
15 February 2019 https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/news/nsri-rescues-sick-sailors-on-cargo-sh...

DURBAN - Two sailors who had fallen ill on board a cargo ship off the Durban coastline were taken on board an NSRI rescue vessel and brought to shore to seek medical attention.

Through the eyes of the seafarer
Dennis Gorecho - February 14, 2019 https://www.panaynews.net/through-the-eyes-of-the-seafarer/

PROTECTION of the eyes is of paramount importance while working on ships.

Shipboard jobs such as welding, chipping, painting, and working with hazardous material such as oil and chemicals as well as exposure to the sun’s UV rays pose great danger to the seafarer’s eyes.

5 Filipino seamen missing off Falkland Islands
February 15, 2019 - https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/02/15/1893932/5-filipino-seamen-...

MANILA, Philippines — Five Filipino seafarers have been reported missing after their ship caught fire off the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

DFA spokesperson Elmer Cato said the government remains hopeful that the missing seafarers will be found.

House backs move to make PH top maritime nation
Maricel Cruz February 15, 2019 http://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/287850/house-backs-move-to-ma...

The House of Representatives has approved a bill establishing the Philippines as a leading maritime nation and respected flag State.