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Three civilian seafarers dead in US attack on Settebello
Gary Howard June 11, 2026 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/three-civilian-seafarers-dead...

As fresh attacks on commercial shipping continue, India confirms US aircraft strike on tanker killed three crew members.

Hormuz ceasefire collapses
Sam Chambers June 11, 2026 https://splash247.com/hormuz-ceasefire-collapses/

A fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz has completely broken down as fresh attacks between the US and Iran over the past 24 hours have coincided with tanker strikes off Oman that has left three seafarers missing.

War not an excuse to strip seafarer rights, says ITF
Gary Howard June 10, 2026 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/war-not-an-excuse-to-strip-se...

Union reiterates demands for worker protections and ceasefire in Middle East as conflict reaches 100-day milestone.

Seafarers union accuses US of ‘zero regard’ for lives on disabled tanker
Eric Priante Martin 10 June 2026

Americans say Marivex was violating blockade of Iran

A seafarer’s union has lashed out at the US over an airstrike on a sanctioned tanker accused of attempting to run the blockade of Iran.

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India accused US forces of trying to destroy the 12,800-dwt product carrier Marivex (built 2009) off the coast of Oman on Monday.

BIMCO targets seafarer abandonment and criminalization
By Carmela I. Huelar and Yashika F. Torib June 10, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/10/business/maritime/bimco-targets-s...

Iran reports 54 seafarer deaths, 253 vessels destroyed since conflict with US, Israel begins
2026-06-11 https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5924644-iran-reports-54-seaf...

The boundless promise and fragile foundations of AI at sea
June 5, 2026 https://splash247.com/the-boundless-promise-and-fragile-foundations-of-a...

Everyone in shipmanagement is talking about artificial intelligence. Fewer are being honest about how far the industry still has to go. Another chapter from our new shipmanagement magazine which has proven to be a big hit at this week’s Posidonia.

Shipping risks widening seafarer competency gaps unless it acts collectively, industry warns
Josh Minchin headshot 04 Jun 2026

*Industry’s shortage not dealt with as geopolitical crises dominate attention
*More complex vessels and fuels will create a huge training demand, Posidonia hears
* But those that move first might see their investment poached by competitors unless sector moves as one

UK to extend seafarer protections beyond territorial waters
The Editorial Team June 5, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/uk-to-extend-seafarer-protections-beyond-territor...

The UK government has announced new proposals aimed at strengthening protections for thousands of seafarers working on routes between the UK, France and the Channel Islands, in a move designed to improve pay, rest periods and employment standards across key short-sea services.

The Bahamas Ship Registry launches digital seafarer record book system
Michele Labrut June 3, 2026 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/the-bahamas-ship-registry-laun...

The new system is seen as significant step in digitalisation for the registry

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has announced the launch of its blockchain-secured Digital Seafarer Record Book (DSRB).