The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is conducting a thorough investigation into the disappearance of Filipino seafarer Ralph Bobiles. The DMW has suspended the license of the manning firm responsible for Bobiles’ deployment due to lack of cooperation. Speculations of suicide were rejected, and the DMW is committed to ensuring accountability and justice.
Mitsubishi Electric and Finland’s VTT are collaborating on a research project to capture CO2 from oceans. By addressing ocean acidification, the initiative aims to protect marine ecosystems and fishing industries. With a focus on CO2 removal technology, the project aims to safeguard vulnerable ecosystems and achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2051.
Japan’s IHI Power Systems Company issued an apology for altering fuel consumption data for decades. Inspectors raided their manufacturing plants in Niigata and Gunma prefectures. An employee reported the fraud in February 2024, revealing that over half of the engines shipped did not meet specifications. The company is investigating potential violations of marine engine regulations.
