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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
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
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
SHERYLIN UNTALAN, January 6, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/971864/marina-clari...

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
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
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

Venezuela impact on tanker markets may be limited in the near-term
Gary Howard January 5, 2026 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/tankers/venezuela-impact-on-tanker-mar...

Crude grades, infrastructure neglect, and Russia long-haul trades dampen Venezuela raid freight market ripples.

Guess who’s invited to dinner: Industry leaders reveal their shipping heroes
Eric Priante Martin and TradeWinds staff 5 January 2026 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/special-reports/guess-who-s-invited-to-di...

Nigeria arrests 22 Indian ship crew members in cocaine seizure
Ajaypal Choudhary Jan 04, 2026 https://www.wionews.com/world/nigeria-arrests-22-indian-ship-crew-member...

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Nigeria's drug enforcement agency Sunday (Jan 04) said it had arrested 22 Indian crew members of a merchant ship after 31.5 kilogrammes of cocaine was found on the vessel at Lagos's main port.