Somali pirates free 3 Filipino seafarers

Posted by admin in cover story, updates on July 1st, 2009

dfalogoThe Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs reported that three (3) Filipino seafarers of a Belgian vessel were released by Somali pirates last Saturday, June 27.

Over the weekend, the Belgian government issued statements that the MV Pompei and its crew, which was captured last April, were freed by their Somali captors. Our embassy in Nairobi (Kenya) confirmed the Belgian reports.

Embassy officials also said that the three freed Filipinos were all in good health. As of this writing, the DFA was still awaiting information about their repatriation.

The DFA said there are still 44 Filipinos across four vessels held captive by Somali pirates.

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Harborscope editions are now online!

Posted by admin in updates on June 22nd, 2009

issuuSaw this website that features online editions of various publications around the world. Despite the emergence of Internet, the publishing industry is still well, alive and kickin’! Click on the image to go straight to Harborscope’s profile

We at Harborscope see this as an opportunity for our fellow Filipinos on every part of the globe to check on the latest developments on the local shipping industry. We are currently uploading electronic versions of the print editions, so aside from being able to download them here, you can also read the editions online.

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Filipino, Indian officers disclose expectations from benefactors at Seafarers forum

Posted by admin in cover story on June 20th, 2009

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Seafarers 2009 Conference

SINGAPORE - Two ship officers boldly disclosed expectations from their benefactors during the recently-concluded Seafarers 2009 Conference held at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel – one of the finest in this country.

Organized by the IBC-Asia (S) Pte Ltd, Capt. Krishna Kumar Mundath from Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd. in Hong Kong and newly-promoted master mariner, Capt. Alberto F. Dela Cruz from Magsaysay Maritime Corporation (MMC), took turns in presenting the collective expectations of their colleagues from their shipowners or principals before a congregation of maritime professionals.

By Jun G. Garcia

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Seafarers 2009 - Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Singapore

Posted by admin in media partner on April 23rd, 2009

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Harborscope is a proud media partner of Seafarers 2009.

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OSG vows to go beyond minimum compliance

Posted by admin in cover story on March 3rd, 2009

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In an effort to assure flawless operations within the OSG group, the OSG Ship Management Manila Inc. recently convened with their officers and crew to familiarize them with the company’s environmental compliance policies and programs, as well as OSG’s sincere commitment to protecting the environment. Hence, it is important for all OSG employees, both ashore and at sea, to be familiar with the company’s Environmental Compliance Plan or ECP.

By Jun G. Garcia

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PMMA Alumni to build its own home

Posted by admin in Philippine Merchant Marine Academy on March 2nd, 2009

pmma-sealThe new set of officers of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PMMAAAI), in its last board meeting at the PMMA in Zambales, has finally completed the idea and terms of reference for the PMMA Alumni Center Project.

By Jun G. Garcia


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Welcome!

Posted by admin in Uncategorized on November 18th, 2008

Bear with us as we strive to upgrade Harborscope.com and deliver the newest stories from the Philippine maritime industry direct to your monitors!

In the next few weeks we’ll be filling up this space with stories from the print edition of Harborscope. Keep on visiting us for updates!

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