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Industry Welcomes EU’s Decision on Filipino Seafarer Certificates

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 22:37 — helmsman

Industry Welcomes EU’s Decision on Filipino Seafarer Certificates
April 3, 2023 https://www.marinelink.com/news/industry-welcomes-eus-decision-filipino-...

The European Commission has decided to continue recognising certificates for seafarers issued by the Philippines, one of the world’s largest maritime labour supply countries.

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VLCC interrupted voyage to medevac sick Pinoy Third Officer, South China sea

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 22:35 — helmsman

VLCC interrupted voyage to medevac sick crew, South China sea
Apr 03, 2023 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/41557/vlcc-interrupted-voyag...

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Filipino crew died trying to assist pilot boarding

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 22:33 — helmsman

Filipino crew died trying to assist pilot boarding
Apr 03, 2023 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/41561/filipino-crew-died-try...

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French Navy Rescues The Crew Of Hijacked Tanker 'Monjasa Reformer'

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 22:31 — helmsman

French Navy Rescues The Crew Of Hijacked Tanker
MI News Network April 4, 2023 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/the-french-navy-saves-the-cr...

The French Navy has located the Danish product tanker Monjasa Reformer, which was boarded by pirates over the weekend, taking six of its crew members.

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Seven states enter race for IMO secretary general spot

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 22:22 — helmsman

Seven states enter race for IMO secretary general spot
Adis Ajdin April 4, 2023 https://splash247.com/seven-states-enter-race-for-imo-secretary-general-...

Seven people from four continents have thrown their hats in the ring to become the next International Maritime Organization secretary general.

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Seafarers’ group: Issue with EU caused by inconsistencies in PH maritime industry

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 22:20 — helmsman

Seafarers’ group: Issue with EU caused by inconsistencies in PH maritime industry
CNN Philippines Staff Apr 3, 2023 https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/3/seafarer-group-inconsistenc...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 3) — The inconsistencies in the management of the Philippine maritime industry resulted in the country’s long-standing issue with the European Commission, a seafarers’ group said on Monday.

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Int'l shipping groups seek resolution to ambulance chasing, education issues in PH maritime industry

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 22:18 — helmsman

Int'l shipping groups seek resolution to ambulance chasing, education issues in PH maritime industry
CNN Philippines Staff Apr 3, 2023 https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/3/Intl-shipping-groups-seek-r...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 3) — International shipping organizations are urging the government to address concerns hounding the local maritime industry, particularly ambulance chasing and issues concerning the education of seafarers.