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Splash Wrap: Regulators, raiders and deals in Geneva shape shipping this week
May 1, 2026 https://splash247.com/splash-wrap-regulators-raiders-and-deals-in-geneva...

More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US-Israeli war: Union leader
Erin Hale 1 May 2026 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/1/more-than-40-iranian-seafarers-k...

The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate has blamed US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s ports and commerical fleet for civilian deaths.

Why seafarer support should begin prior to the start of the contract and finish long after disembarkation
Josephine Le May 1, 2026 https://www.seanews.co.uk/people/why-seafarer-support-should-begin-prior...

Commentary: Stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears, exhaustion and isolation
Claudio Bozzi 02 May 2026 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/stranded-seafarer-hormuz-stra...

MG, AMOSUP propose ‘managed risk’ framework for seafarers in Persian Gulf
Carmela I. Huelar May 2, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/business/maritime/mg-amosup-propo...

DMW advances bilateral labor agreement talks with Oman
Marita Moaje April 30, 2026 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1274093

MANILA – The Philippines is pursuing stronger bilateral relations with the Sultanate of Oman, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said on Thursday.

Marina waives fine for expired SIRB, SID, SRB
Raffy Ayeng 29 Apr 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/29/marina-waives-fine-for-expired-sirb-si...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) on Wednesday announced that seafarers with expired Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB), Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) and Seafarers Record Book (SRB) will not be fined.

Nearly 1,200 Filipino seafarers have exited the Strait of Hormuz
Marcus Hand, April 28, 2026 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/nearly-1-200-filipino-seafarer...

Some 36 Filipino crew were on board two vessels that safely transited the Strait on 24 – 25 April

A total of 36 Filipino seafarers safely exited the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend on board a bulker and a super yacht.

Seafarer wives appeal detention and criminalization of Filipino seafarers in Algeria
25 Apr 26 https://www.humanrightsatsea.org/news/seafarer-wives-appeal-detention-an...

Marina and NMA expand maritime partnership
Genivi Verdejo April 29, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/business/maritime/marina-and-nma-...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) are expanding cooperation to improve maritime safety, digitalization and environmental sustainability.