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Cargo vessel hits stationary motor tanker off Batangas
John Eric Mendoza - April 25, 2024 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1933431/cargo-vessel-hits-stationary-motor...

MANILA, Philippines — A cargo vessel hit a stationary motor tanker off Batangas, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday.

PCG said the allision occurred between cargo ship M/V Everwin 11 and motor tanker Oak Express on Monday (April 22).

PH, Qatar sign MOU on mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificate
April 23, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/ph-qatar-sign-mou-on-mutual-recognition-of-sea...

The Philippines and Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding on the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates, among nine agreements signed on April 22 during the two-day official state visit of Qatar emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Manila.

Shipowners ask Marina: Review cadetship program
Earl Kim H. Padronia Apr 22, 2024 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/marina-urged-to-review-cadetship-and-man...

AN ASSOCIATION composed of shipowners has urged the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to review its cadetship and manning policies in the domestic shipping industry, which were detrimental to graduating maritime students.

Historic 2023 OFW deployment moves Philippines' labor migration forward from pandemic
Jeremaiah M. Opiniano April 12, 2024 | https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/12/2347168/historic-2023-ofw-...

Migrant worker-sending Philippines has moved forward from the COVID-19 pandemic by posting a 55-year high in the number of deployed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

Non-deployment as basis for total and permanent disability benefits
Atty. Dennis Gorecho April 19, 2024 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/04/19/non-deployment-as-basis-for-tot...

A seafarer who was no longer deployed back to work may be entitled to total and permanent disability benefits due to an illness he suffered while on board the vessel.

Magsaysay Maritime honored for encouraging seafarer savings
April 18, 2024 https://manilastandard.net/transport/314437116/magsaysay-maritime-honore...

Magsaysay Maritime Corporation (MMC) received another distinction – Top Manning Agency Pag-IBIG Contributor for 2023 – at the Stakeholders Accomplishment Report (STAR) held on April 16th in Pasay City.

Tough times for hardy seafarers
Malaya Business Insight - April 19, 2024 https://malaya.com.ph/news_opinion/tough-times-for-hardy-seafarers/

MSC Assures Safety Of 25 Crew Members Onboard Cargo Ship MSC Aries Seized By Iran
MI News Network April 18, 2024 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/msc-assures-safety-of-25-cre...

A grave incident occurred on Saturday morning, 13 April 2024, involving the seizure of MSC Aries in the Strait of Hormuz.

MIDP 2028: Strengthening Marina's campaign to make PH a maritime hub
April 17, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/04/17/supplements/midp-2028-strengtheni...

PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s endorsement of the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) in February 2024 ignited momentum at the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).

4 Filipino seafarers onboard seized boxship
April 15, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/4-filipino-seafarers-onboard-seized-boxship/