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DMW vows accountability over seafarer’s death
Marita Moaje | Philippine News Agency PTV NEWS-DAC October 21, 2025 https://ptvnews.ph/dmw-vows-accountability-over-seafarers-death/

The remains of the Filipino crew member of Dutch-flagged cargo vessel MV Minervagracht, who died due to injuries sustained during a Houthi attack late September, finally arrived in the country on Sunday.

Finding the Filipino seafarer’s education and training pathway
Atty. Brenda V. Pimentel October 22, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/10/22/business/maritime/finding-the-fil...

Press Release: Campaign Launched to Celebrate Seafarers’ Cooking Skills
Stella Maris 16 October 2025

Global maritime charity Stella Maris has launched a novel campaign which celebrates seafarers’ cooking skills and resourcefulness to prepare nourishing meals at sea.

The charity is asking seafarers to share their recipes for food that gives them sustenance on board - from breakfasts that fuel the day ahead, to comforting main meals that bring crews together, to energy-giving quick snacks for a busy watch.

ITF launches probe after ‘sexist boys’ club’ allegations
Sam Chambers October 21, 2025 https://splash247.com/itf-launches-probe-after-sexist-boys-club-allegati...

NMP trains 19.5K seafarers in first 9 months of 2025
Sarwell Meniano October 20, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1261350

Life and loss at sea: shipowners and the seafarers they abandoned | Context by TRF
Katie McQue 20 October 2025 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/long-read/life-and-loss-at-s...

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Nautilus backs ITF call for seafarer-centred decarbonisation
21 October 2025 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/nautilus-backs-itf-call...

Nautilus International has expressed its strong support after the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) called for governments and industry to use the next 12 months to rebuild trust and agree on a fair, practical, and seafarer-focused approach to decarbonising shipping.

US sinks deal on decarbonizing ships, risking blow to Filipino seafarers
October 19, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/10/19/2481003/us-sinks-deal-decar...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, home to the world’s largest seafaring workforce, could face repercussions after the United States sank a landmark global deal to cut carbon emissions from ships, delaying international climate action for another year.

DMW: Remains of Pinoy seafarer who died after Houthi attack back in PH
October 20, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news//pinoyabroad/dispatch/963001/dmw-remains...

The remains of a Filipino seafarer who perished after an attack of Houthi rebels on the MV Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden last months are now in the country, the Department of Migrant Workers said.

Philippine overseas shipping industry shifts to services-led model amid capital surge, fleet decline
Liz Lagniton October 13, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippine-overseas-shipping-industry-shif...