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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.

Filipino sailors cleared to serve on Canadian-flagged vessels for first time
Paul Withers · Apr 23, 2023 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/filipino-sailors-cleared-to-s...

Deal to make it easier to find qualified seafarers for various roles aboard ships and ashore

Canada and the Philippines have signed a deal that clears the way for Filipino sailors to crew Canadian-flagged vessels for the first time.

Singapore faces criticism over crew-abandonment case
Dale Wainwright 18 April 2023 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/people/singapore-faces-criticism-over-cre...

City-state could have done more to speed up the repatriation of stranded seafarers, claims union

CHED: Marcos wants review of 83 maritime schools done in 2 years
Ashzel Hachero - April 17, 2023 https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/ched-marcos-wants-review-of-83-maritime-...

PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. has ordered the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to reevaluate the performance of 83 maritime schools across the country within two years, CHED chairperson Prospero de Vera said yesterday.

Crew abandoned in Singapore freed after five months
Megawati Wijaya 18 Apr 2023

ITF secures release of 13 Filipino seafarers from abandoned livestock carrier ship

Govt vows eradication of ambulance chasers
Yashika F. Torib April 19, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/04/19/business/maritime/govt-vows-eradi...

THE Marcos administration has vowed to eradicate ambulance chasers who prey on seafarers and their manning agents.

Marina, IMO strengthen marine casualty investigation
Genivi Verdejo April 19, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/04/19/business/maritime/marina-imo-stre...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) led the launch of the Foundation Course on Marine Casualty Investigation for IMO Member States to strengthen maritime safety in the Philippines.