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STCW PSSR 2026: 10 Key Points About the New Mandatory Training on Bullying, Harassment, and Sexual Assault
Raunek May 20, 2026

Addressing violence and harassment at sea has been a priority for the international maritime community and seafarer welfare organisations, flag states and industry bodies provided evidence and advocacy that shaped a coordinated regulatory response. That response is reflected in a mandatory minimum standard, applicable to every seafarer on an international trading SOLAS vessel, from 1 January 2026.

The economic significance of Filipino seafarers: The state of the shipping industry
Bernardo M. Villegas May 20, 2026 | https://www.bworldonline.com/opinion/2026/05/20/750661/the-economic-sign...

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PH, Netherlands ensure care for 38 Filipino crew under quarantine
MARIEL CELINE SERQUIÑA, May 18, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/988035/ph-netherlan...

How maritime education must evolve to close the seafarer gap
May 19, 2026 https://splash247.com/how-maritime-education-must-evolve-to-close-the-se...

Doğukan Şimşek from AVS Global Ship Supply writes for Splash today.

Iran unveils crypto insurance regime for Hormuz
Sam Chambers May 18, 2026 https://splash247.com/iran-unveils-crypto-insurance-regime-for-hormuz/

Iran has proposed managing the Strait of Hormuz through an insurance-based framework that would formalise its control over the critical oil shipping chokepoint, while simultaneously demanding that all vessels file mandatory cargo declarations with a newly created Iranian maritime authority before being permitted to transit.

Women in maritime should be recognised for merit, not gender
May 18, 2026 https://splash247.com/women-in-maritime-should-be-recognised-for-merit-n...

Irene Rosberg, programme director for the Blue MBA and Blue Board Leadership Programme at Copenhagen Business School, writes for Splash on International Day for Women in Maritime.

Global shipping faces hidden crisis as seafarer shortage deepens
Souzana Psara 17 May 2026 https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/05/17/global-shipping-faces-hidden-crisis-a...

Global shipping is facing a deepening shortage of seafarers just as geopolitical instability, rising trade demand and decarbonisation are placing heavier pressure on the industry, according to Uniteam Marine.

The seafarer shortage is not what shipping thinks it is
May 11, 2026 https://splash247.com/the-seafarer-shortage-is-not-what-shipping-thinks-...

Kuba Szymanski, secretary-general of InterManager, writes for Splash today.

Filipino seafarer turned trainer highlights challenges, rewards of life at sea
SHERYLIN UNTALAN, May 15, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/content/987820/filipino-seaf...

2 seafarers from drone-hit ship set to come home, 5 others recovering
Philippine News Agency / May 16, 2026 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/323272/2-seafarers-from-drone-hit-ship...(direct)&utm_medium=gallery