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Iran docks seized ships as countries monitor seafarers' safety
23 Apr 2026 https://news.az/news/iran-docks-seized-ships-as-countries-monitor-seafar...

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DMW: 412 seafarers in ME are safe
Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel April 23, 2026 https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/04/23/745192/dmw-412-seafar...

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday confirmed the safety of over 400 Filipino seafarers in the Persian Gulf amid the US-Israel and Iran war.

The unprecedented plight of seafarers in the Hormuz crisis
Sam Chambers April 21, 2026 https://splash247.com/the-unprecedented-plight-of-seafarers-in-the-hormu...

Shipping faces explosion in accidents as newbuilding spike hits seafarer shortage
Paul Peachey 21 April 2026

History suggests that when a newbuilding boom coincides with recruitment problems, an explosion of insurance claims follows

The shipping industry faces a growing risk of casualties over the next two years as crew shortages clash with a surge in newbuilding deliveries, according to a leading Nordic insurer.

Iran takes seized ships to port, countries check on seafarers' safety
Jonathan Saul, Renee Maltezou and Yannis Souliotis April 23, 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/iran-takes-seized-ships-port-countr...

DMW, DFA studying legal strategy for 3 seafarers detained on drug charges in Algeria
JP SORIANO April 23, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/985073/dmw-dfa-stud...

1,161 Filipino seafarers safely exit Persian Gulf amid Middle East tensions
April 23, 2026 https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/1161-filipino-seafarers-safely-exit-per...

The Philippine government reported that 1,161 Filipino seafarers have safely exited the Persian Gulf following heightened tensions in the Middle East, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

NMP, OWWA line up upskilling programs for Pinoy seafarers
NMP April 23, 2026 https://pia.gov.ph/press-release/nmp-owwa-line-up-upskilling-programs-fo...

TACLOBAN CITY — The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have strengthened their collaboration to align support programs in upskilling the Filipino maritime workforce, ensuring they remain competitive in the global maritime industry.

ITF to shipowners: Do not gamble with seafarer lives
The Editorial Team April 23, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/itf-to-shipowners-do-not-gamble-with-seafarer-lives/

Labor arbiters’ money claims jurisdiction
Eduardo Martinez 19 Apr 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/19/labor-arbiters-money-claims-jurisdiction

With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall be vested in labor arbiters.