Danica Crewing Specialists is delighted to announce it now has an in-person presence in Athens, strengthening its representation in Greece. Seasoned crewing expert Dimitris Liolios has taken office as Danica’s representative…
Philippines
Cyclone Dana completes landfall25 Oct 2024, Odisha, IndiaOdisha’s coastal districts were battered as Cyclone Dana made landfall last night (24 October), causing destruction across the region and into parts of…
New biosecurity & imported food regulatory fees25 Jul 2024, AustraliaThe Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has introduced new fees for biosecurity and imported food regulatory activity.READ MORE Monsoon…
Energios expands to the Philippines to support crewing for Wilson Ship Management
Singapore ship management company Energios has announced the opening of their new office in Manila, to source local seafarers for Bergen-based Norwegian short-sea shipping specialist, Wilson ASA. The service agreement…
Ocean Technologies Group strengthens connections with the Philippines, with a New Office in Manila
Ocean Technologies Group, the global leader in maritime Human Capital Management and operational technologies, today announced the opening of its new regional office in Manila. This strategic expansion underscores the…
On Day of the Seafarer, Lloyd’s Register Foundation has released a new documentary film in partnership with Miran Media to spark debate to help drive positive change across the industry…
Suspension of port operations during holiday period18 Dec 2023, Subic Bay, PhilippinesThe Port of Subic Bay has published the timings of its suspension of port operations over Christmas and New…
Uncomfortable contradiction of ECB policies By Markus Kerber The European Central Bank faces an uncomfortable dilemma that goes to the heart of its political and economic viability. Although headline inflation…
In an extraordinary mission that took nearly 5 years of planning, Fugro has played a key role in locating the wreck of the Montevideo Maru, one of the worst international maritime disasters…
WellAtSea, in partnership with Vanguard Assessments, launch an assessment programme to improve seafarer wellness and performance.
2 March, 2023. Manilla, Philippines – WellAtSea, acquired by Seably in 2022, a leading health and wellness solutions provider for seafarers and ship owners, has partnered with Vanguard Assessments to bring its highly acclaimed Mental…
“K” Line Maritime Academy Philippines (KLMA), a primary training center for seafarers of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), have decided to donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as boots, gloves, raincoats to…
EU has some way to go to establish itself as a sovereign issuer, Digital lending critical to reimagining MSME financing in the Philippines, and more
EU has some way to go to establish itself as a sovereign issuer By Burhan Khadbai Two years on from launching itself as a frequent and large borrower in capital…
Visa application process for Philippines residents 22 Aug 2022, AustraliaFrom 10 October 2022, the requirement to provide biometrics will be extended to persons applying for a Transit visa to travel…
New school provides seafarers’ children with safe space to learn Hundreds of Filipino pupils will no longer have to be taught in shacks and tents, thanks to a new storm-proof…
Covid help for thousands more vulnerable families Maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society is preparing to distribute Covid medical packs to thousands of seafaring families in the Philippines, thanks to a…
Providing the space for vaccination site in Philippines Rayomar Group, business partner of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) in Philippines, (Note1), started COVID-19 vaccinations for its employees and staff…
Hot Port News from GAC 06-Jan-2021 COVID 19 UPDATE: PHILIPPINESPhilippines Covid 19 Update: PhilippinesWednesday, January 6, 2021, Philippines Further to the memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated 31 December 2020…
Hot Port News from GAC 15-Dec-2020 SUSPENSION OF PORT OPERATIONS DURING HOLIDAYSSubic Bay, Philippines DREDGING SPOILS TRANSFORM INTO NEW TERMINALGothenburg, Sweden Suspension of port operations during holidaysTuesday, December 15, 2020,…
Hot Port News from GAC 28-Nov-2020 WORLD HOLIDAYS: 29 NOVEMBER-12 DECEMBER 2020Worldwide World Holidays: 29 November-12 December 2020Saturday, November 28, 2020, Worldwide Public holidays around the world in the coming two…
Hot Port News from GAC 25-Nov-2020 DREDGING AT INDIRA DOCKMumbai, India JETTY TO CLOSE FOR URGENT MAINTENANCEHaldia, India REBATES FOR CRUDE OIL TANKERSSuez Canal, Egypt MUA ANNOUNCE EXTENDED INDUSTRIAL ACTIONAustralia…
Hot Port News from GAC 13-Nov-2020 CONSTRUCTION OF VEHICULAR BRIDGE BETWEEN AIRPORT AND BOUNDARY CROSSING FACILITIES Hong Kong SUBMARINE OUTFALL CONSTRUCTION WORKS IN STARLING INLET Hong Kong NOTIFICATION OF PROTECTED…
Hot Port News from GAC 12-Nov-2020 MARINE SITE INVESTIGATION IN PUI O WAN, LANTAU ISLAND Hong Kong AROUND THE ISLAND ROWING BOAT RACE Hong Kong SUBMARINE CABLE MAINTENANCE AT AP…
Hot Port News from GAC 10-Nov-2020 DOCKERS’ STRIKE SUSPENDED Montoir & Saint-Nazaire, France RESTRICTIONS ON ARRIVALS FROM DENMARK United Kingdom FURTHER ENHANCEMENTS TO CREW CHANGE FOR CARGO SHIPS Singapore TROPICAL…
Hot Port News from GAC 30-Oct-2020 TYPHOON WARNING Manila, Philippines MAINTENANCE DREDGING OPERATIONS Adelaide, Australia WAITING TIMES AT KIEL CANAL Kiel Canal, Germany Typhoon warning Friday, October 30, 2020, Manila,…
Special Report on Incidents at anchorages/ports in the Philippines During Jan-Sep 2020, 13 actual incidents were reported in the Philippines. Of these: Nine incidents occurred at Manila anchorage Three incidents at Batangas One…