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Crew claims hackers seized control of LNG carrier safety systems
Sam Chambers September 21, 2026 https://splash247.com/crew-claims-hackers-seized-control-of-lng-carrier-...

A US LNG cargo bound for Italy has been diverted after the crew of its carrier reported a systems failure as a suspected cyberattack, adding to growing concerns over attacks on shipboard digital systems.

31st National Seafarers’ Day as tribute to Pinoy Mariners
Atty. Dennis Gorecho September 21, 2026 https://thevoicenewsweekly.com/31st-national-seafarers-day-as-tribute-to...

The 31st National Seafarers Day (NSD) will be celebrated on September 27, 2026 with the theme “Marinong Filipino: Matatag sa Alon, Matibay sa Hamon!”.

The first NSD was held on August 18, 1996 at the WG&A Pier 4, North Harbor Manila with “Marinong Filipino: Taas Noo!” as theme.

Groups urge PH gov't to protect 270 Pinoy seafarers pulled, deported from US
Aaron Recuenco Sep 21, 2026 https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/21/groups-urge-ph-govt-to-protect-270-pinoy-se...

Various groups advocating for the welfare of migrant workers are urging the national government to protect around 270 Filipino seafarers who were pulled from their vessels and allegedly deported without formal charges or due process.

Filipino seafarer rescued from bulk carrier off Durban after medical emergency
Yasmine Jacobs 19n Sept 2026 https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-18-filipino-seafarer-rescued...

A 51-year-old Filipino seafarer was evacuated from a bulk carrier off the coast of Durban after suffering a medical emergency while the vessel was approaching the port.

Kristian Netland puts 25,000 Filipino seafarers high on Norway’s agenda
Otto Willer Klein September 17, 2026 - https://scandasia.com/kristian-netland-puts-25000-filipino-seafarers-hig...

Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland has placed Filipino seafarers and maritime cooperation high on his agenda in the Philippines.

26 Filipino seafarers from M/V Gingo arrive in Manila
15 Sept 2026 https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/wj2hc8yt9ff2w98-ghbtz-d...

Twenty-six (26) Filipino seafarers who were aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier M/V Gingo have arrived safely in Manila (on 12 September) following a strike that damaged the vessel while it was operating in Ukraine.

Govt steps up protection of Filipino seafarers
Bernadette E. Tamayo September 15, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/15/news/national/govt-steps-up-prote...

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government had “tried to talk” to concerned countries entangled in the Middle East war to exercise caution amid the growing danger being faced by seafarers, including Filipinos, in the Strait of Hormuz.

Philippines set to ban deployment of seafarers in Strait of Hormuz
Marcus Hand September 11, 2026 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/philippines-set-to-ban-deploym...

The world’s largest supplier of seafarers plans to temporarily prohibit Filipino crew from working in high-risk areas in the Middle East

Owwa: Assistance to 14 Sidr crewmen to go beyond repatriation
Anton Banal Sep 10, 2026 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/owwa-assistance-to-14-sidr-crewmen-to-...

FOLLOWING their repatriation Tuesday night, September 8, 2026, the 14 crew members of the MT Sidr shall continue to receive assistance from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa).

Coast Guard probes possible lapses in MV June Aster fire
Jessie Cruzat, September 12, 2026 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/9/12/coast-guard-probes-possibl...

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard is investigating possible lapses in the actions of the captain and crew of the MV June Aster, as the death toll from the vessel fire off Coron, Palawan rose to 35.