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World Bank calls for Philippine fleet, port upgrades
Manila Bulletin Newsroom Jul 28, 2026 https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/28/world-bank-calls-for-philippine-fleet-port-...

Philippine maritime regulator criticised for clearing personnel of wrongdoing over ferry tragedy
Jens Karsten 30 Jul 2026 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/philippine-ma...

3 Ilonggo seafarers appeal for repatriation after Black Sea attack
Tara Yap Jul 28, 2026 https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/28/3-ilonggo-seafarers-appeal-for-repatriation...

15 Pinoy seafarers affected by Black Sea tensions return home
Neil Alcober·26 July 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/07/26/15-pinoy-seafarers-affected-by-black-s...

Fifteen Filipino seafarers from MV Arosa and MT Gas Lisbon have safely returned to the Philippines after being affected by separate incidents in the Black Sea amid the ongoing tensions in the region.

Somali pirates seize tanker off Yemen and steer it towards Puntland
Sam Chambers July 20, 2026 https://splash247.com/somali-pirates-seize-tanker-off-yemen-and-steer-it...

Suspected Somali pirates have hijacked the Tanzanian-flagged tanker Asana off Yemen and taken the vessel towards the northeastern coast of Somalia.

3,000 Philippines (SIC) seafarers stranded in Hormuz
Rhodina Villanueva - July 18, 2026 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/07/18/2542888/3000-philippines-s...

MANILA, Philippines — Around 3,000 Filipino seafarers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following its closure as a result of renewed hostilities in the Middle East, the Department of Migrant Workers said yesterday.

81 PH seafarers safe after ships exit Strait of Hormuz
Gabryelle Dumalag July 19, 2026 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/331320/81-ph-seafarers-safe-after-ship...

Four Philippine-registered vessels carrying 81 Filipino seafarers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Persian Gulf region, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Saturday.

Women Make Up Just 1% of the World’s Seafarers, Global Survey Finds
Zahra Ahmed July 20, 2026 https://www.marineinsight.com/women-seafarers-one-percent-maritime-workf...

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Pinoy seafarer still stranded in India
Anton Banal Jul 19, 2026 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/pinoy-seafarer-still-stranded-in-india

ONE Filipino crew member of the ill-fated M/V MSC Elsa 3, which capsized in the Indian waters more than one year ago, has yet to return home.

In a statement, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said all but one of the 20 Filipino crew members of the Liberian-flagged container vessel have already been repatriated.

2 Filipino seafarers killed, 12 hurt in Black Sea drone attacks
Dexter Cabalza - July 20, 2026 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/331599/2-filipino-seafarers-killed-12-...

MANILA, Philippines — Two Filipino seafarers were killed in recent drone strikes on ships operating in the northern Black Sea, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

Twelve other Filipino seafarers were injured and another remains missing.