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EMSA: Seafarer Statistics in the EU 2021
The Editorial Team May 11, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/emsa-seafarer-statistics-in-the-eu-2021/

EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) published the Seafarer Statistics in the EU – Statistical review, based on data from certificates and endorsements registered by EU Member States, Iceland and Norway until 31 December 2021. The data was recorded in the STCW Information System (STCW-IS).

Solon sees possible multiple counts of falsification vs. MT Princess Empress
GISELLE OMBAY, May 9, 2023 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/869436/solon-sees-poss...

A friendly face and more: the crucial role of ship visitors in supporting our seafarers
11 May 2023 https://www.gard.no/web/articles?documentId=35357660

Neil Henderson sharing the Mariners Medico Guide with one of the seafarers.

CMA CGM supports PH maritime industry, donates computers
May 10, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/10/business/maritime/cma-cgm-support...

CMA CGM Philippines Inc. hopes that the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will enhance the delivery of its service through its donation of 14 Dell computer sets.

Marina, CCC to partner toward PH shipping decarbonization
Carmela I. Huelar May 10, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/10/business/maritime/marina-ccc-to-p...

WITH the players in international shipping gearing toward reducing their carbon footprints, the Philippines is now also plotting its move in that direction.

Who wants to be a seafarer?
Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel May 10, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/10/business/maritime/who-wants-to-be...

IF young people in the age bracket of 8 to 15 years were asked this question, chances are 8 out of 10 would want to be a seafarer, a desire especially evident for those who have relatives or neighbors who are seafarers.

EDITORIAL — Boosting ship building and repair
The Philippine Star May 8, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2023/05/08/2264631/editorial-boosting-s...

Over two months after the motor tanker Princess Empress sank off Oriental Mindoro, the local government of Navotas ordered on May 5 the closure of a shipyard in the city that refurbished the vessel. The Navotas government said the Majestic Shipping Corp.’s business permit was only for commercial ship leasing.

Ship management firm expects rebound of PH seafarers on EU-flagged ships after pandemic, recognition
May 7, 2023
Market Edge: Michelle Ong talks to Tore Henriksen, Director and GPCC / President & Managing Director of Döhle Shipmanagement Philippines, for his insight on the future of Filipino seafarers on EU-flagged ships after the European Commission decided to continue recognizing seafarer certificates issued in the Philippines.

Firm sees no impact on Filipino seafarers from looming global recession
May 08 2023 https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/business/05/08/23/firm-sees-no-impact-on-...

A ship management firm said it does not expect seafarers to lose jobs in the short term because of a looming global recession.

Owner of MT Princess Empress no-show in House probe
Zacarian Sarao - May 09, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1766771/fwd-owner-of-mt-princess-empress-n...

MANILA, Philippines — The owner of the sunken oil tanker which caused an oil spill in the waters of Oriental Mindoro was a no show at a House of Representatives hearing on Tuesday, much to the dismay of lawmakers.