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4 Filipino seafarers probed after SKorea drug bust
Philippine News Agency May 15, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/15/news/national/4-filipino-seafarer...

FOUR Filipino seafarers are still being investigated in South Korea, while 16 have already been repatriated to the Philippines following a record-breaking drug bust by the Korea Coast Guard.

Empowering Filipino seafarers for a sustainable global maritime future
May 9, 2025 https://splash247.com/empowering-filipino-seafarers-for-a-sustainable-gl...

Filipino seafarers represent the largest global crew contingent but are we doing enough to support them for tomorrow’s shipping industry, asks Mailyn Borillo, managing director, OSM Thome Philippines.

Seafarer satisfaction stabilises despite ageing vessels pushing crew members to the limit
Sandra Boga 8 May 2025 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/seafarer-satisfaction-sta...

Mounting maintenance demand putting strain on resources

Seafarers’ onboard happiness has marginally improved, although problems linked to ageing vessels are a concern, according to a survey.

Panamanian Seafarer Employment Sees 12% Growth in Early 2025
May 14, 2025 https://www.marinelink.com/news/panamanian-seafarer-employment-sees-525739

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has announced a 12% rise in employment contracts for Panamanian seafarers during the first four months of 2025, a promising result attributed to the strategic efforts led by the Seafarer Recruitment Committee.

Candidates weigh in on maritime issues
Yashika F. Torib May 14, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/14/business/maritime/candidates-weig...

THREE political candidates who vied for national positions in the 2025 Philippine midterm elections weighed in on the most pressing maritime industry challenges and disclosed political platforms that will address this.

MARINA seeks passage of shipbuilding bill in 20th Congress
Roumina Pablo May 13, 2025 https://portcalls.com/marina-seeks-passage-of-shipbuilding-bill-in-20th-...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is seeking passage of the proposed bill for the development of the country’s shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) industry in the 20th Congress.

There's much to do to counter cyberattacks on maritime industry
Dr Marhaini Mohd Noor, Dr Mohammad Tariqur Rahman - May 12, 2025 https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2025/05/1215142/theres-much-do...

The maritime sector in Malaysia has experienced episodes of cyberattacks. Several issues contribute to the instability in cybersecurity.

PH shipyards build 4% more vessels in 2024
Roumina Pablo May 9, 2025 https://portcalls.com/ph-shipyards-build-4-more-vessels-in-2024/

Philippine shipyards built 4% more vessels in 2024 than in 2023, according to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).

EMSA: Seafarer Statistics in the EU 2023
The Editorial Team May 7, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/emsa-seafarer-statistics-in-the-eu-2023/

The European Maritime Safety Agency has released the Seafarer Statistics in the EU report, where it explores various statistics and trends regarding seafarers, during the year of 2023.

Bayan Muna backs seaman suit
Chloe Mari A. Hufana May 6, 2025 | https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2025/05/06/670767/bayan-muna-bac...

BAYAN MUNA has backed a lawsuit that seeks to void portions of the newly enacted Magna Carta for Seafarers at the Supreme Court.