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DFA sees release of hostaged Filipino seafarers
Bernadette E. Tamayo November 30, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/11/30/news/dfa-sees-release-of-hostaged...

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said the 17 Filipino seafarers being held by Yemen's Houthi rebels will "eventually be released."

Four Seafarers Go Missing From Bulker on the Mississippi
Nov 29, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/four-seafarers-go-missing-from-bu...

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a search for four foreign seafarers who went missing from their ship in the Mississippi near Belle Chasse, Louisiana.

Marcos skips COP28, Citing hostage situation
Helen Flores - December 1, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/12/01/2315508/marcos-skips-cop28...

DUBAI – President Marcos decided at the last minute to skip the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) here, saying he had to attend to the plight of 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea.

Now Korean seafarers try to stop HMM sale: 'don't forget Hanjin'
Martina Li 28/11/2023 https://theloadstar.com/now-korean-seafarers-try-to-stop-hmm-sale-dont-f...

With just days to go before a preferred buyer is nominated to take the state’s interest in South Korean flagship carrier HMM, South Korea’s national seafaring union has joined calls opposing the deal.

Agreement with Japan Starts Producing Results in Benefit of Seafarers
Panama Maritime Authority Nov 28, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/agreement-with-japan-starts-pro...

Carnival UK withdraws its “fire and rehire” notice to 900 seafarers
Cat Vitale November 27, 2023 https://www.ship-technology.com/news/carnival-uk-withdraws-its-fire-and-...

Carnival has removed the paperwork in question and denied any current plan to use the technique.

Southampton-based cruise line firm Carnival UK has withdrawn a legal notice that could have led to so-called “fire and rehire” of 919 maritime workers.

Magna carta should expand, and not limit, the seafarers’ rights
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | November 28,2023 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/542274/magna-carta-should-expand-and-...

Seafarers will be ‘penalized’ by the escrow provision that will downplay their rights guaranteed by the constitution instead of protecting and promoting their welfare.

2 Filipino crew of tanker safe in foiled hijack attempt off Yemen
John Eric Mendoza - November 27, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/223541/2-filipino-crew-of-tanker-safe-...

MANILA, Philippines — At least two Filipino seafarers were reported safe after the hijacking attempt of their vessel was foiled in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Monday.

One dead, 12 missing as cargo ship sinks off Greek island
Adis Ajdin November 27, 2023 https://splash247.com/one-dead-12-missing-as-cargo-ship-sinks-off-greek-...

A major rescue operation was launched over the weekend after a cargo ship with 14 crewmembers sank in the rough seas off the coast of Lesbos island in Greece.

The Comoros-flagged ship Raptor sank 4.5 nautical miles southwest of Lesbos early on Sunday.

Ilonggo seafarer among 17 Filipinos hostaged by Houthi rebels in Yemen
Teresa D. Ellera Nov 24, 2023 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/whereabouts-unknown-ilonggo-seafarer-...

The family of an Ilonggo seafarer is worried about his situation after it was confirmed that he is among the 17 Filipinos held captive aboard the cargo vessel Galaxy Leader hijacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on November 19.