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European Shipowners & Maritime Transport Unions Launch ‘Seafarers Go Digital’ Initiative
MI News Network July 11, 2024 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/european-shipowners-maritime...

MARINA chief, 4 others face plunder, graft raps
Elizabeth Marcelo - July 10, 2024 | https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/07/10/2368993/marina-chief-4-others...

MANILA, Philippines — The administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority and four other incumbent and former MARINA officials are facing complaints for plunder and graft for allegedly allowing the illegal operation of 22 foreign dredger ships, mostly Chinese-owned.

Body of seafarer found with rope around his neck on Pacific Basin bulker
Gary Dixon 4 July 2024 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/body-of-seafarer-found-with-ro...

Filipino report says family unwilling to consider death of Gerfe Cadelina a suicide

A Filipino crew member has been found dead in his cabin on a Pacific Basin bulker in the UK.

So much owed by so many to all seafarers
June 25, 2024 https://splash247.com/so-much-owed-by-so-many-to-all-seafarers/

Writing for Splash on the Day of the Seafarer, Steven Jones, founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, has some advice for a decent theme for the IMO to rally behind for next year’s crew celebration day – communicating value to the world.

Taiwan says it was warned by China to not interfere in the detention of Taiwanese boat crew
CHRISTOPHER BODEEN July 3, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/china-taiwan-fishing-boat-b12d19c8ebd37924ad6...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan said Wednesday that China warned its coast guard against interfering in the detention of a Taiwanese fishing boat, in what was seen as Beijing’s latest attempt to assert its territorial claims in the Taiwan Strait.

Only 78 Filipino seafarers refused to board ships sailing in waters at risk of Houthi attacks
Katrina Domingo, Jul 01, 2024 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/1/only-78-filipino-seafarers-refuse...

SC ruling: Legal wife, all kids can get benefits of deceased seafarer
July 3, 2024 https://politiko.com.ph/2024/07/03/sc-ruling-legal-wife-all-kids-can-get...

The Supreme Court (SC) has declared that the benefits of a deceased seafarer can only be received by his legitimate wife and his children including those who are illegitimate.

Manning agencies oppose seafarer ban in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden amid conflict
Raffy Ayeng Jul 03, 2024 https://tribune.net.ph/2024/07/03/manning-agencies-oppose-seafarer-ban-i...

Marcos ensures Pinoy seafarers of gov't commitment to develop maritime industry
ANNA FELICIA BAJO, June 25, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/911159/marcos-ensur...

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured Filipino seafarers that his administration would continue to develop the country’s maritime industry.

Pinoy Marino Rights: Raise the flag for Filipino seafarers!
Dennis Gorecho - July 1, 2024 https://mindanaogoldstardaily.com/archives/145216

RAISE the flag for Filipino seafarers!

A special flag-raising ceremony was held last June 25, 2024, at the Rizal Monument in Luneta in celebration of the Day of the Seafarers in honor of all the hard-working, dedicated, and self-sacrificing Filipino mariners.