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Marina deepens ties with Belgium and Oman for Filipino seafarers

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 06:43 — helmsman

Marina deepens ties with Belgium and Oman for Filipino seafarers
Genivi Verdejo December 10, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/12/10/business/maritime/marina-deepens-...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said agreements with Belgium and Oman will expand international opportunities for maritime workers.

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Black Sea war risk premiums surge

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:39 — helmsman

Black Sea war risk premiums surge
Sam Chambers December 4, 2025 https://splash247.com/black-sea-war-risk-premiums-surge/

Insurance rates for ships trading in the Black Sea have jumped sharply following a fresh wave of attacks on vessels linked to Russia.

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DMW hails return of 9 MV Eternity C crew, confirms 3 deaths, 1 missing

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:04 — helmsman

DMW hails return of 9 MV Eternity C crew, confirms 3 deaths, 1 missing
Marita Moaje December 5, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1264651

MANILA – Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac has hailed the safe return of nine Filipino seafarers of MV Eternity C recently released by Houthi militants, as he confirmed that three died while one remained missing.

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Pregnancy at sea: A taboo topic for seafarers?

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:01 — helmsman

Pregnancy at sea: A taboo topic for seafarers?
Yashika F. Torib Dec 03, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/12/03/business/maritime/pregnancy-at-se...

PREGNANCY at sea is an overlooked reality that most in the male-dominated seafaring sector has failed to discuss and address.

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DMW Advisory No. 34: How PH gov’t mishandles the maritime sector

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 10:57 — helmsman

DMW Advisory No. 34: How PH gov’t mishandles the maritime sector
Val A. Villanueva Dec 2, 2025 https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-dmw-advisor...

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Iran seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel for alleged fuel smuggling

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:20 — helmsman

Iran seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel for alleged fuel smuggling
Nov 30, 2025 https://www.iranintl.com/en/202511304930

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said it had seized an Eswatini-flagged vessel in the Persian Gulf carrying about 350,000 liters of smuggled gasoil, according to state-linked media.