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Widow of slain ship captain seeks Bongbong Marcos’ help
Jhunnex Napallacan - September 30, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1839019/widow-of-slain-ship-captain-seeks-...

CEBU CITY—The widow of a ship captain, who was fatally stabbed by a chief cook aboard an international vessel two years ago, is reaching out to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos for assistance in seeking justice for her husband.

House vows support for Magna Carta for Seafarers
Delon Porcalla - October 2, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/10/02/2300578/house-vows-support...

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has assured Filipino seafarers that the chamber is in “full support” of their rights and will always promote their welfare and well-being.

Body found near Detached Mole is missing Filipino seafarer
Chronicle Staff 1st October 2023 https://www.chronicle.gi/body-found-near-detached-mole-is-missing-filipi...

The man found dead in the sea in the area of the Detached Mole was identified on Sunday as a 48-year old Filipino seafarer from the tanker MV Gladiator.

PH, EU agree to boost maritime cooperation
Martin Sadongdong Oct 1, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/30/ph-eu-agree-to-boost-maritime-cooperation

The Philippines and European Union (EU) committed to enhance its maritime cooperation and address critical issues relating to maritime security, defense, sustainable development, ocean governance and connectivity, and maritime law.

World Maritime Day: Setting a tone for whistleblowers
September 28, 2023 https://splash247.com/world-maritime-day-setting-a-tone-for-whistleblowers/

ITF recovers almost US$120 million in crew wages
29th September, 2023 https://www.thedcn.com.au/news/staffing-crewing-and-training/itf-recover...

THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers’ Federation said it recovered almost US$120 million in wages owed to seafarers between 2020 and 2022.

Containership fire ris on the rise
Rakin Rahman September 28, 2023 https://www.porttechnology.org/news/containership-fire-ris-on-the-rise/

Over the past decade, containership fires have seen a disturbing rise, with a notable number resulting in casualties and total losses, finds new World Shipping Council (WSC)’s report.

Mysterious disappearance of Dutch freighter crew in Kiel Canal
Mikhail Voytenko Sep 28, 2023 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43093/mysterious-disappearan...

Reshaping the maritime industry one ship at a time
Yashika F. Torib September 13, 2023

THE Philippine maritime industry is often associated with the more established and lucrative sector of seafaring. Trailing in its wake are the widely diverse sectors of fishing, aquaculture, domestic shipping, ship registry, maritime safety and security, and shipbuilding.