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The disease of seafaring
Sam Chambers July 17, 2025 https://splash247.com/the-disease-of-seafaring/

Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, reports on disturbing deaths at sea figures tallied by the International Labour Organization.

ITF Reports “Disturbing Surge” in Seafarer Abandonment in 2025
Jul 16, 2025 https://maritime-executive.com/article/itf-reports-disturbing-surge-in-s...

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) released its latest tally on cases of seafarer abandonment, reporting what it called a “disturbing surge” in cases so far in 2025. The figures show an increase of a third over the record numbers reported in 2024, with the ITF demanding accountability.

Maritime Rescue: China's Sansha evacuates and rescues injured Filipino seafarer
16-Jul-2025 https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-16/VHJhbnNjcmlwdDg1NTM3/index.html

Industry needs more focus on seafarer suicide, urges VIKAND
Jul 15 2025 https://www.tankeroperator.com/news/industry-needs-more-focus-on-seafare...

VIKAND calls for proactivity as suicide surpasses fatal accidents at sea

Trigger warnings : Suicide, severe mental health

Seafarers and high-risk areas
July 15, 2025 https://splash247.com/seafarers-and-high-risk-areas/

In the wake of last week’s deadly Red Sea attacks, there’s been a lot of uncertainty created by the Philippines suggesting it will bar its nationals from serving onboard vessels heading to high-risk areas. Carl Martin Faannessen, the CEO of crewing agency Noatun Maritime, has some advice.

PHL told to enforce stricter rules for Filipino seafarers
Adrian H. Halili July 13, 2025 |https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2025/07/13/684857/phl-told-to-en...

THE PHILIPPINES should consider enforcing stiffer penalties on ship owners with Filipino crew members that sail through high-risk areas, analysts said, following consecutive attacks of Houthi rebels on two separate ships in the Red Sea last week.

IMO and ILO Highlight Growing Issue of Seafarer Criminalization
Jul 14, 2025 by Phil Schifflin https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/imo-and-ilo-highlight-growing-...

Earlier this month, in my capacity as Director for the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) Center for Mariner Advocacy (CMA), I had the good fortune to attend two significant international meetings in London, both addressing critical issues concerning the rights and safety of seafarers.

3 more Filipino seafarers rescued; 3 dead from sunken MV Eternity C
Martin Sadongdong Jul 11, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/07/11/3-more-filipino-seafarers-rescued-3-dead-fr...

10 crew members missing as DMW is verifying abduction claims

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed that three more Filipino crew members of Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated cargo ship MV Eternity C were rescued after they were attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

MARINA, PCSA eye revised safe manning rules in domestic ships
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz July 9, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1253938

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) are eyeing the revision of minimum safe manning rules for domestic ships.

In a statement on Wednesday, MARINA said a consultation with PCSA sought to discuss proposed revisions to the rules for Philippine-registered ships operating in domestic waters.

Red Sea attacks: Industry calls for the protection of innocent seafarers
The Editorial Team July 10, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/red-sea-attacks-industry-calls-for-the-protection...

The maritime industry has responded to recent attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea, calling for an end to violence and the protection of innocent seafarers.