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Philippine embassy seeks answers from US after blocking Filipino seafarers' entry
Cristina Chi - October 22, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/10/22/2481757/philippine-embassy...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. has reached out to authorities in the United States after reports of Filipino seafarers being denied entry at several US ports in recent months.

Why the shipping industry can’t afford to fail its people
October 22, 2025 https://splash247.com/why-the-shipping-industry-cant-afford-to-fail-its-...

Tech’s impact on seafarers
Carmela I. Huelar Oct 22, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/10/22/business/maritime/techs-impact-on...

THE future of shipping is already here. From autonomous systems to artificial intelligence, maritime technology is transforming how ships are designed, operated and crewed.

Despite this wave of innovation, one vital question remains: how do these changes affect the safety and welfare of people working at sea?

DMW vows accountability over seafarer’s death
Marita Moaje | Philippine News Agency PTV NEWS-DAC October 21, 2025 https://ptvnews.ph/dmw-vows-accountability-over-seafarers-death/

The remains of the Filipino crew member of Dutch-flagged cargo vessel MV Minervagracht, who died due to injuries sustained during a Houthi attack late September, finally arrived in the country on Sunday.

Finding the Filipino seafarer’s education and training pathway
Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel October 22, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/10/22/business/maritime/finding-the-fil...

Press Release: Campaign Launched to Celebrate Seafarers’ Cooking Skills
Stella Maris 16 October 2025

Global maritime charity Stella Maris has launched a novel campaign which celebrates seafarers’ cooking skills and resourcefulness to prepare nourishing meals at sea.

The charity is asking seafarers to share their recipes for food that gives them sustenance on board - from breakfasts that fuel the day ahead, to comforting main meals that bring crews together, to energy-giving quick snacks for a busy watch.

ITF launches probe after ‘sexist boys’ club’ allegations
Sam Chambers October 21, 2025 https://splash247.com/itf-launches-probe-after-sexist-boys-club-allegati...

NMP trains 19.5K seafarers in first 9 months of 2025
Sarwell Meniano October 20, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1261350

Life and loss at sea: shipowners and the seafarers they abandoned | Context by TRF
Katie McQue 20 October 2025 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/long-read/life-and-loss-at-s...

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Nautilus backs ITF call for seafarer-centred decarbonisation
21 October 2025 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/nautilus-backs-itf-call...

Nautilus International has expressed its strong support after the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) called for governments and industry to use the next 12 months to rebuild trust and agree on a fair, practical, and seafarer-focused approach to decarbonising shipping.