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ITF expo highlights seafarers, rights
Yashika F. Torib June 14, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/14/business/maritime/itf-expo-highli...

SEAFARERS and their rights will take center stage as the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) holds a three-day expo from June 23-25 at the CCP Complex, Pasay City in honor of Filipino seafarers.

Approximately 5,000 seafarers and their families are expected to attend the event.

Shedding Light on Seafarer Mental Health for a Safer Maritime Industry
Sue Terpilowski June 12, 2023 https://seanews.co.uk/safety-security/shedding-light-on-seafarer-mental-...

Study highlights need to upskill seafarers for shipping’s new landscape
14 Jun 2023 https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/study-highlights-need-to-upsk...

A study published by DNV and co-sponsored by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) stresses the need to improve seafarer skills related to digitalisation and decarbonisation

Growing Number Of Seafarers Reporting Abuse, Bullying, Harassment And Discrimination
MI News Network June 13, 2023 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/growing-number-of-seafarers-...

Propelme honors Filipino seafarers with entertainment, seminars
Yashika F. Torib June 14, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/14/business/maritime/propelme-honors...

FILIPINO seafarers in Manila are in for a treat as propelme, a maritime social network that serves as a one-stop shop for maritime professionals, is set to host a Seafarer Fiesta on June 24 at the Sunset Pavilion in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

Chief engineer convicted in pollution case
Bojan Lepic June 14, 2023 https://splash247.com/cargo-ship-chief-engineer-convicted-in-pollution-c...

A chief engineer of a general cargo ship is facing potential jail time after being convicted by a jury in the US in a pollution case.

Jailing masters harms fight against drugs trade, warns ICS
Paul Peachey 7 June 2023

The criminalisation of seafarers who raise the alarm about drug discoveries is counterproductive and unacceptable, says senior security official

The criminalisation of seafarers who uncover contraband on their vessels is hampering the fight against organised drug smuggling, the International Chamber of Shipping says.

Ship Captain Attacked by Orcas Again Says They Developed Their Strategy
Pandora Dewan 6/10/23 https://www.newsweek.com/ship-captain-attacked-killer-whales-developed-s...

A sailor who has been ambushed twice by the same pod of orcas says the killer whales are refining their strategy. This comes amid a concerning rise in orca attacks on boats along the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates Europe from Africa.

Italian special forces save Turkish cargo ship from 'pirates'
Agence France-Presse Jun 10, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/10/italian-special-forces-save-turkish-cargo-sh...

ROME, Italy- Italian special forces boarded a cargo ship sailing from Turkey to France on Friday, after the crew were threatened by "pirates" off the Italian coast, the defence ministry said.

NMP's Manifesto paves the way for inclusivity in the maritime sector
May 31, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/31/business/maritime/nmps-manifesto-...

IN a historic display of unity and commitment toward promoting gender equality and women empowerment, key stakeholders in the Philippine maritime industry embraced the "Manifesto of Commitment Toward a Barrier-Free Environment for Filipino Women in Maritime."