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Seafarers, OFWs honored on maritime awareness month
Marita Moaje September 15, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1258775

MANILA – Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac honored on Monday overseas Filipino workers, including seafarers, as they embody the country’s archipelagic identity and maritime strength.

Medical evacuation operations at sea - Gqeberha and Durban and a patient assisted on a yacht at Durban Marina
14 September 2025 https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/sunday-14-september-medical-evacuation-o...

OrbitMI: Who will be the winners in the connected maritime era?
Sam Chambers September 10, 2025 https://splash247.com/orbitmi-who-will-be-the-winners-in-the-connected-m...

OrbitMI chief executive Ali Riaz is convinced shipping is entering what he calls the “connected maritime era” — a decisive break from fragmented decision-making toward integrated, AI-driven systems that let owners act before market shifts or risks fully materialise.

UK Seafaring Community Could Nearly Halve By 2040
MI News Network September 12, 2025 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/uk-seafaring-community-could...

A report commissioned by the Maritime Charities Group has found that the number of UK seafarers could fall dramatically by 2040.

Protecting Filipino seafarers – from law to lifeline
The Editorial Board September 9, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/09/09/opinion/editorial/protecting-fili...

Scientists team up to explore diabetes management for seafarers
The Editorial Team September 11, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/scientists-team-up-to-explore-diabetes-management...

Physicians and scientists from the University of Surrey and Royal Surrey Foundation Trust have partnered up to lead a study into the control of diabetes in people working at sea.

Four Crew Members Deported from Carnival Pride On Child Pornography Allegations
11 September, 2025 https://crew-center.com/four-crew-members-deported-carnival-pride-child-...

14 countries support Manila declaration on seafarers' rights
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz September 9, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1258357

MANILA – Several countries have supported the Manila Declaration on Seafarers’ Human Rights, Safety and Well-being since it was presented by Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations Carlos Sorreta before an international conference in Manila last week.

Social media reliance, toxic online content pose risk to seafarers, warn experts
Editor September 9, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/social-media-reliance-toxic-online-content...