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Seafarers bear brunt of ‘rising aggression’ from the Houthis
Sam Chambers June 14, 2024 https://splash247.com/seafarers-bear-brunt-of-rising-aggression-from-the...

It’s been a brutal week for the mental welfare of seafarers bound for the Middle East and their families back home, starting with hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza, before swiftly descending into an explosive, bloody chaos with one death and a severe injury as the Houthis ramped up more sophisticated attacks.

DMW: Search ops underway for missing Filipino seafarer from MV Tutor
Adrian Parungao - June 15, 2024 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/239636/dmw-search-ops-underway-for-mis...

MANILA, Philippines — A search operation will be conducted to find the remaining missing Filipino seafarer aboard the MV Tutor, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac said on Saturday.

Seafarer killed in Houthi attack on Greek Evalend bulker as salvage continues
Harry Papachristou 13 June 2024 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/seafarer-killed-in-houthi-atta...

Two-year-old kamsarmax becomes second vessel to suffer fatal strike

The Houthis’ combined sea drone and missile attack on a Greek bulker on Wednesday killed one seafarer.

Full steam ahead: MARINA to offer online services for seafarers, streamlining processes
Jerome Carlo Paunan 13th June 2024 https://www.pia.gov.ph/full-steam-ahead-marina-to-offer-online-services-...

MANILA, (PIA) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) announced the launch of online services for seafarers and stakeholders starting July 1 this year to streamline processes and applications within the maritime sector.

P50B ship modernization fund untapped – Marina
Genivi Verdejo June 12, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/12/business/maritime/p50b-ship-moder...

THE Development Bank of the Philippines' (DBP) P50 billion financing facility for fleet upgrades remains untapped as ship operators struggle with post-pandemic recovery, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said.

2GO vessel carrying 1,400 passengers runs aground in Coron
Celeste Anna Formoso - June 09, 2024 https://palawan-news.com/2go-vessel-carrying-1400-passengers-runs-agroun...

2GO’s merchant vessel, St. Francis Xavier, carrying nearly 1,400 passengers, ran aground yesterday afternoon one nautical mile from the pier in Coron town, according to passengers onboard who are seeking help.

Strike threat escalates across US east coast ports
Sam Chambers June 11, 2024 https://splash247.com/strike-threat-escalates-across-us-east-coast-ports/

Bill to shield seamen from lawsuits
Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino June 10, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/10/news/national/bill-to-shield-seam...

A BILL has been filed in the House of Representatives that seeks to further protect seafarers against ambulance chasing.

House Bill 10495 was filed by Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo last May 29.

The actor as a Filipino seafarer in ‘Corrina, Corrina,’ a play he did in Liverpool. He will start rehearsals next week for a Shakespeare play, ‘As You Like It,’ to be staged in Oxford.

Sourcing the next generation at sea
June 4, 2024 https://splash247.com/sourcing-the-next-generation-at-sea/

How will managers ensure they have enough skilled staff in the years ahead? The latest from our new shipmanagement magazine.