When sanctions enforcement creates new risks for shipping

When sanctions enforcement creates new risks for shipping
January 7, 2026 https://splash247.com/when-sanctions-enforcement-creates-new-risks-for-s...

Graeme Morkel, deputy international registrar of shipping and seamen at the St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry, writes for Splash today.

Civilian or military? China turns to merchant fleet to boost military power.

Civilian or military? China turns to merchant fleet to boost military power.
Gabriel Dominguez Jan 12, 2026 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/12/asia-pacific/china-merchant...

Seafarer death due to electric shock at Chinese port, probe finds

Seafarer death due to electric shock at Chinese port, probe finds
Huaqing Ma 7 January 2026 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/seafarer-death-due-to-electric...
Unsafe live work and weak supervision on board vessel cited by investigator

Seafarers Killed and Injured as Russia Strikes Two Ships Near Ukraine

Seafarers Killed and Injured as Russia Strikes Two Ships Near Ukraine
Jan 9, 2026 https://maritime-executive.com/article/seafarers-killed-and-injured-as-r...

Two cargo ships were damaged with one crewmember killed and another injured on the ships (ODA)

PCG aids electrocuted Chinese seafarer off Mindanao

PCG aids electrocuted Chinese seafarer off Mindanao
Jason Sigales - January 08, 2026 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/304887/pcg-assists-electrocuted-chines...

MARINA takes over key maritime education functions under CHED transition plan

MARINA takes over key maritime education functions under CHED transition plan
January 6, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/971851/marina-takes-ov...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has formally assumed several regulatory and student-related functions from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as part of the government’s MARINA–CHED Transition Plan.

MARINA clarifies: Seafarers with valid basic training can still board vessels

MARINA clarifies: Seafarers with valid basic training can still board vessels
SHERYLIN UNTALAN, January 6, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/971864/marina-clari...

Marina finalizes shipping laws and safety reforms

Marina finalizes shipping laws and safety reforms
Genivi Verdejo and Yashika F. Torib January 7, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/01/07/business/maritime/marina-finalize...

Tanker trade freezes as Maduro arrest deepens Venezuela oil paralysis

Tanker trade freezes as Maduro arrest deepens Venezuela oil paralysis
Sam Chambers January 5, 2026 https://splash247.com/tanker-trade-freezes-as-maduro-arrest-deepens-vene...

US is making plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, sources say

US is making plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, sources say
Natasha Bertrand, Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen, Avery Schmitz 5 January 2026 https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/politics/us-plans-intercept-oil-tanker

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