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Marina teams up with France to boost PH maritime industry
Martin Sadongdong Apr 28, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/27/marina-teams-up-with-france-to-boost-ph-mari...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has partnered with France to represent the Philippines in the recently held Sea Asia 2023 in Singapore and promote the development of the country’s maritime industry and “green shipping.”

"Pain Points" for Female Seafarers ID’ed to Make Profession Inclusive
Apr 27, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/pain-points-for-female-seafarers-...

(Image courtesy WISTA / IMO)

The Journey of a Filipino Seafarer in Taiwan
Sherry Wang & Yuji de Torres 26 April 2023 https://newnaratif.com/the-journey-of-a-filipino-seafarer-in-taiwan/

Due to low wages in the Philippines, Kuya Ver was willing to take the risk of becoming a seafarer in Taiwan. However, the abuse that he and his crewmates suffered led to a man’s death and almost his own. Now, he is pushing for justice—and you, too, can help stop these cases from happening again.

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Brazil to enforce new seafarer immigration requirements
The Editorial Team April 26, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/brazil-to-enforce-new-seafarer-immigration-requir...

NorthStandard P&I Club informs that Brazil is expected to start enforcing new seafarer identity requirements as ILO C185 takes full effect.

Seafarer´s Work Contracts Processed By The AMP Exceed 1,500
25/04/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarers-work-contracts-processed-...

Panama promotes seafarer wellness and sees work contracts on the rise
The Editorial Team April 25, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/panama-promotes-seafarer-wellness-and-sees-work-c...

Filipino seafarer falls to his death on Equinox bulker in Greece
Harry Papachristou 21 April 2023 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/filipino-seafarer-falls-to-his...

Incident occurred on supramax docked at ONEX Neorion Shipyards

A 37-year-old Filipino engine cleaner died on the Greek island of Syros this week in unclear circumstances.

The seafarers conundrum
Iris Gonzales - April 23, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2023/04/23/2260890/seafarers-conundrum

A Filipino seafarer, John Marvin Aquino, 26 years old, has been missing since November 2022.

Seafarers warned against rogue recruitment agents charging fees
24/04/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarers-warned-against-rogue-recr...

Illegal demands for recruitment fees and withholding of vital travel documents are plaguing seafarers hoping to embark on a career in shipping, new research shows.

Marina hails launch of new ro-ro ferry to boost maritime tourism in Cebu, Bohol
Martin Sadongdong Apr 24, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/24/marina-hails-new-ro-ro-ferry-to-boost-mariti...

At a glance

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) lauded on Monday, April 24, the launching of a new roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferry by a pioneer shipping company in the Visayas which is expected to boost the maritime tourism in Cebu and Bohol.