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Columbia Group calls for overhaul of maritime training to safeguard shipping’s future
CIH August 6, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/08/06/business/maritime/columbia-group-...

Shadow tanker fleet still growing by 30 ships a month despite increased sanctions
Sam Chambers August 5, 2025 https://splash247.com/shadow-tanker-fleet-still-growing-by-30-ships-a-mo...

Despite a torrent of sanctions from the US, UK, and EU this year, the shadow tanker fleet continues to expand at pace, according to new figures from broker BRS.

Seafarer Happiness Index improves in all areas in Q2
Gary Howard, August 6, 2025 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/seafarer-happiness-index-impro...

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Deportation of Filseafarers in the US under probe
Kimberly Anne Ojeda 04 Aug 2025 https://tribune.net.ph/2025/08/04/deportation-of-filseafarers-in-the-us-...

A TYPICAL day for a Filipino seafarer onboard an international seagoing vessel.Lloyd's List

DGS begins verification drive for seafarer certificates issued overseas
August 6, 2025 https://www.maritimegateway.com/dgs-begins-verification-drive-for-seafar...

CFARER Debuts with Mission to Put Seafarers at the Heart of Innovation
Arnel Murga 6 August 2025 https://thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-software/cfarer-debuts-with-mis...

CFARER, launched from DNV Maritime Software, sets out as an independent brand to revolutionize maritime operations with seafarer-focused digital solutions.

From Words to Action: Making the ISM Code Fit for Today's Seafarers
Aug 3, 2025 6:59 PM by Columbia Group https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/from-words-to-action-making-th...

St. Maarten warns on fraudulent seafarer credentials & documents
The Editorial Team August 4, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/st-maarten-warns-on-fraudulent-seafarer-credentia...

The Government of Country St. Maarten, has issued a statement regarding the alarming and persistent issue of fraudulent seafarer credentials and vessel registration documents being falsely issued under the guise of St. Maarten’s authority.

Bills boosting PHL shipbuilding filed in House
Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio July 30, 2025 https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2025/07/30/688587/bills-boosting...

Malaysia cracks down on illegal ship-to-ship transfers
Sam Chambers August 1, 2025 https://splash247.com/malaysia-cracks-down-on-illegal-ship-to-ship-trans...

Malaysia has introduced new regulations to combat illegal ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers in its territorial waters, a move that could disrupt operations of the so-called shadow tanker fleet moving sanctioned oil to China.