seafarertimes.com ~ Maritime News for Filipino Seafarers

Foreign exchange rates and seafarers remittances
Atty. Dennis Gorecho October 5, 2022 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/10/05/foreign-exchange-rates-and-seaf...

The Philippine peso continues to fall to its lowest level vis-à-vis the dollar since the start of the year.

Foreign exchange rate is defined as the price of the domestic currency with respect to another currency showing their relative values.

Retired seaman detained for allegedly slashing DPWH worker’s throat
Paul Lauro | October 20,2022 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/470240/retired-seaman-detained-for-al...

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A retired seaman is in hot waters after he tried to slash the throat of a government employee in Dalaguete town, southern Cebu.

Seafarer vaccination rates up, crew change in China still a problem
20th October, 2022 https://www.thedcn.com.au/news/staffing-crewing-and-training/seafarer-va...

THE NUMBER of seafarers able to leave their vessels has improved in the past months, but Covid restrictions in China are still causing crew change problems.

Increased protection for seafarers
Ambassador Carlos Salinas October 19, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/19/business/maritime/increased-prote...

Video: Port Authorities Charged For Endangering The Life Of A Stranded Indonesian Seafarer
MI News Network October 20, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/video-port-authorities-charg...

What you need to know when sourcing crew from Africa
October 20, 2022 https://splash247.com/what-you-need-to-know-when-sourcing-crew-from-africa/

Craig De Savoye on the challenges and opportunities of sourcing the next generation of crew from Africa.

A Fishing Vessel Sank Following A Collision With A Danish Cargo Ship In Italy
MI News Network October 20, 2022 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/a-fishing-vessel-sank-follow...

2GO backs govt move to modernize sea transport
Genivi Verdejo October 19, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/19/business/maritime/2go-backs-govt-...

2GO Group Inc. has modernized its ships and continued its operations during the pandemic to support the country's measures to revive the economy.

Norwegian firm plans to hire more Filipino seafarers
Elijah Felice Rosales - October 19, 2022 | https://www.philstar.com/business/2022/10/19/2217617/norwegian-firm-plan...

MANILA, Philippines — Maritime giant Wilhelmsen Ship Management plans to increase its fleet by 60 percent in the next five years and may require the hiring of additional seafarers, particularly Filipinos.

Panama: A ‘flag of convenience’ for illegal fishing and lack of control at sea
Mary Triny Zea, Michelle Carrere on 13 October 2022 https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/panama-a-flag-of-convenience-for-illeg...