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Manila, Philippines - The Philippines is now keeping its fingers crossed after the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) wrapped up its second maritime audit in October. According to reports, EMSA will release the result of the audit by mid-November.

Manila, Philippines – Around 300 seafarers attended Crossworld Marine Services Inc.’s symposium last October, where the latest issues concerning the maritime industry was discussed.

Manila, Philippines – Crossworld Marine Services Inc., one of the country’s leading maritime manning agencies, is set to hold a seafarer’s symposium on October 21 at the AIM Conference Center in Makati City.

Manila, Philippines - US President Barack Obama cancels a scheduled visit to the country due to the ongoing US government shutdown.

Manila, Philippines – A maritime group has filed a new resolution urging the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to help in advancing the global seafaring careers of Filipino women mariners.

Manila, Philippines – The Labor Department is now working on providing seafarers with better working conditions as well as reducing the number of substandard ships in the country.

Thousands of seafarers are expected to re-take medical examinations after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) fully implements the Maritime Labor Convention of 2006.

Manila, Philippines – The government opens a hotline for seafarers, ship owners and maritime stakeholders that will provide information on the implementation of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC 2006).