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PH reaffirms commitment to safety at MSC 108
Genivi Verdejo May 22, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/05/22/business/maritime/ph-reaffirms-co...

THE Philippines actively contributes to international maritime safety and security at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting, reaffirming its commitment to global safety standards.

PH remains in IMO White List
May 21, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/ph-remains-in-imo-white-list/

DOJ echoes opposition of DOLE in ‘bond provision’ of stalled seafarer bill
Joel R. San Juan May 21, 2024 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/05/21/doj-echoes-opposition-of-dole-i...

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in opposing the “bond provision” in the proposed Magna Carta For Seafarers bill.

Group lauds DOLE, DOJ for opposing bill imposing bonds on disability claims
Faith Argosino -May 20, 2024 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1942567/group-lauds-dole-doj-for-opposing-...

MANILA, Philippines — The largest labor federation in the country commends the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for opposing the section of the Magna Carta for Seafarers bill on execution bond.

More jobs seen on Norwegian ships
22/05/2024 https://headtopics.com/ph/more-jobs-seen-on-norwegian-ships-52939328

The Norwegian Maritime Authority and the Maritime Industry Authority signed a memorandum of agreement to recognize seafarers' certificates, paving the way for the employment of 25,000 additional Filipino seafarers on Norwegian -flagged ships.Ambassador Enrico Fos facilitated the signing ceremony on May 13, 2024.

Norway recognizes Filipino seafarers’ STCW certificates
Raffy Ayeng May 16, 2024, 00:21

Norwegian shipowners to honor Filipino crews’ STCW certificates

The maritime authorities of the Philippines and Norway have signed an agreement for the recognition of Filipino seafarers’ Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention for Seafarers (STCW) certificates.

Anti-graft case hounds Marina head
Raffy Ayeng May 12, 2024 https://tribune.net.ph/2024/05/11/anti-graft-case-hounds-marina-head

The Office of the President finds that a prima facie case exists against respondent Malaluan.

Stakeholders in the maritime industry are wondering how Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia Malaluan was able to obtain an appointment from Malacañang despite facing a complaint before the Ombudsman.

Marina vows more industry reforms
Franco Jose C. Baroña https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/marina-vows-more-industry-reform...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) vowed to implement more reforms for a sustainable and competitive domestic shipping industry.

1 Filipino seaman freed, 3 remain captive in ship seized by Iran, says DFA
Charie Abarca - May 10, 2024 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/235306/one-of-4-filipino-seafarers-of-...(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

Liberian cargo ship in Bohol Sea faces seizure
Jane Bautista May 05, 2024 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1937172/liberian-cargo-ship-in-bohol-sea-f...

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Saturday said it planned to seize a Liberian-flagged cargo ship “for drifting and loitering in the Bohol Sea” since April 22 while it was on its way to the port of Kinuura in Japan.