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Historic 2023 OFW deployment moves Philippines' labor migration forward from pandemic
Jeremaiah M. Opiniano April 12, 2024 | https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/12/2347168/historic-2023-ofw-...

Migrant worker-sending Philippines has moved forward from the COVID-19 pandemic by posting a 55-year high in the number of deployed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

Non-deployment as basis for total and permanent disability benefits
Atty. Dennis Gorecho April 19, 2024 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/04/19/non-deployment-as-basis-for-tot...

A seafarer who was no longer deployed back to work may be entitled to total and permanent disability benefits due to an illness he suffered while on board the vessel.

Magsaysay Maritime honored for encouraging seafarer savings
April 18, 2024 https://manilastandard.net/transport/314437116/magsaysay-maritime-honore...

Magsaysay Maritime Corporation (MMC) received another distinction – Top Manning Agency Pag-IBIG Contributor for 2023 – at the Stakeholders Accomplishment Report (STAR) held on April 16th in Pasay City.

MSC Assures Safety Of 25 Crew Members Onboard Cargo Ship MSC Aries Seized By Iran
MI News Network April 18, 2024 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/msc-assures-safety-of-25-cre...

A grave incident occurred on Saturday morning, 13 April 2024, involving the seizure of MSC Aries in the Strait of Hormuz.

MIDP 2028: Strengthening Marina's campaign to make PH a maritime hub
April 17, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/04/17/supplements/midp-2028-strengtheni...

PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s endorsement of the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) in February 2024 ignited momentum at the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).

4 Filipino seafarers onboard seized boxship
April 15, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/4-filipino-seafarers-onboard-seized-boxship/

New maritime security firms emerge on the back of ‘worrying’ return of Somali pirates
Sam Chambers April 11, 2024 https://splash247.com/new-maritime-security-firms-emerge-on-the-back-of-...

Similar to 15 years ago during the last Somalia piracy cycle, new maritime security companies are emerging.

Bangladesh To Rescue 23 Crew Of Hijacked Ship MV Abdullah This Month From Somali Pirates
MI News Network April 10, 2024 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/bangladesh-to-rescue-23-crew...

The 23 crew members associated with the Bangladeshi vessel named MV Abdullah that the Somali pirates hijacked could be successfully rescued this month mentioned Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, the state minister of shipping, on Tuesday.

Mission to Seafarers joins sustainable shipping initiative and highlights need for seafarers to be front and centre in shipping transition
Apr 11 2024 https://www.ajot.com/news/mission-to-seafarers-joins-sustainable-shippin...