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PCG, MARINA may now use EU-funded Indo-Pacific info sharing platform
Angeline Marcelino - September 09, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1829140/pcg-marina-may-now-use-eu-funded-i...

Bid to junk escrow in seafarer bill gains
Jovee Marie de la Cruz and Butch Fernandez September 7, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/07/bid-to-junk-escrow-in-seafarer-...

APPEALING to senators to address “anti-seafarers” provisions in the proposed Magna Carta law for seafarers, a partylist group has urged the Senate to pass a Magna Carta bill with security of tenure and other benefits for them, and without an escrow provision.

Senate says ‘no’ to escrow provision in the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers
Atty. Dennis Gorecho September 8, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/08/senate-says-no-to-escrow-provis...

There will be no escrow provision in the Senate version of the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers.

Plea to Senate: Pass Magna Carta for seafarers but scrap escrow
Cristina Eloisa Baclig - September 05, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1826810/plea-to-senate-pass-magna-carta-fo...

MANILA, Philippines—Bayan Muna Chairperson Neri Colmenares urged the Senate to pass the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which seeks to provide Filipino seafarers full protection before, during, and after employment, without its controversial escrow provision.

Suspension of tighter screening rules averts conflicts
Benjamin Pulta September 4, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1209140

MANILA – A private research firm said the decision of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to put off the implementation of tighter rules for Filipinos leaving the country headed off possible conflicts with travelers.

Supreme Court rules on incompetence, negligence and insubordination as grounds for valid dismissal of seafarer
https://www.delrosariolaw.com/he/e-library/philippines-shipping-update/2...

In two recent cases, the Supreme Court had the opportunity to define incompetence, negligence and insubordination as valid grounds for the dismissal of a seafarer.

LR: IMO amendments for rescue boat launching appliances effective from 2024
The Editorial Team September 4, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/lr-imo-amendments-for-rescue-boat-launching-appli...

According to Loyd’s Register, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) on requirements for lifeboats, launching and embarkation appliances comes into force on 1 January 2024.

100-year-old cargo ship grounds after master admits falling asleep
Gary Dixon 4 September 2023 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/100-year-old-cargo-ship-ground...

The Leonie got stuck with a cargo of grain east of Vardo

A cargo vessel built in 1923 has gone aground off Finland after its captain fell asleep.

ICTSI seals $750m loan for further growth
Adis Ajdin September 4, 2023 https://splash247.com/ictsi-seals-750m-loan-for-further-growth/

Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has secured a six-year $750m loan from Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co (Metrobank) to boost its global port operations.

Black Sea shipping set to dominate headlines this week
Sam Chambers September 4, 2023 https://splash247.com/black-sea-shipping-set-to-dominate-headlines-this-...

Black Sea shipping is set to dominate maritime headlines this week with the heads of littoral states discussing how to navigate the war-torn waters with international leaders, while Russia continues to pummel Ukrainian port infrastructure.