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Cargo ship sinks in Black Sea off Bulgaria; all 10 crew rescued
Jens Karsten 14 Oct 2025 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/cargo-ship-si...

A cargo ship suffered water ingress and sank in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Sunday, October 12.

Digitalization presents emerging psychological pressures for seafarers, says expert
October 14, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/digitalization-presents-emerging-psycholog...

As the digital transformation accelerates across the maritime industry, maritime healthcare provider VIKAND warns there is a growing need to recognize and address the psychological toll of new technologies on seafarers’ mental health.

Salvamento Maritimo Rescues Injured Seafarer After Fall Into Cargo Hold
Oct 13, 2025 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/salvamento-maritimo-rescues-i...

On Saturday, a crewmember suffered a serious fall aboard a boxship at the port of Algeciras, necessitating a high-angle rescue operation.

Shipowners call for better management
Earl Kim H. Padronia Oct 10, 2025 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/shipowners-call-for-better-management

THE Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) is calling for a major overhaul of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), proposing it be split into two separate agencies governing international and domestic shipping.

Expert highlights crucial role of food in building seafarers’ mental resilience
October 13, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/expert-highlights-crucial-role-of-food-in-...

Stress is one of the biggest triggers for seafarers and it is essential for them to build and maintain mental resilience to deal with crises while onboard, warns catering manager MCTC on World Mental Health Day.

ITF warns of seafarer dangers
Kimberly Anne Ojeda 12 Oct 2025 https://tribune.net.ph/2025/10/11/itf-warns-of-seafarer-dangers

‘Our seafarers only want to work safely and provide for their families.’

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has raised alarm over the dangers faced by Filipino seafarers passing through conflict zones, following the death of a Filipino crew member aboard the MV Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden.

Ship detained for anchoring without permit off Penang
8 October 2025 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/10/08/ship-detain...

Eleen Marine denies abandoning bulker crew in Nigeria
Bojan Lepic October 7, 2025 https://splash247.com/eleen-marine-denies-abandoning-bulker-crew-in-nige...

Greek shipmanager Eleen Marine has issued a detailed rebuttal following Splash’s previous report of the Eleen Armonia crew being stranded in Nigeria for more than three months without receiving salaries.

Flag State Sues Equatorial Guinea for Illegal Seizure of Heroic Idun
Oct 7, 2025 https://maritime-executive.com/article/flag-state-sues-equatorial-guinea...

Heroic Idun's crew in Nigerian detention (file image)

Philippines to repatriate body of Filipino crew member who died after Houthi attack
08 October, 2025 https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/10/08/philippines-to-repat...

Philippine officials are on their way to Djibouti to meet with the owner of a ship that was hit by the Iran-back Houthi militia in the Gulf of Aden, after a Filipino crew member died from wounds he sustained in the attack.