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DMW strengthens Filipino seafarers' protection, welfare
Neil Alcober · 6 July 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/07/06/dmw-strengthens-filipino-seafarers-pro...

The Philippine government, through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), has vowed to further strengthen the protection and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

IMO Chief Urges Immediate Release of 44 Seafarers Held by Somali Pirates
Mike Schuler July 6, 2026 https://gcaptain.com/imo-chief-urges-immediate-release-of-44-seafarers-h...

DMW updates seafarer contracts for Magna Carta
Carmela I. Huelar July 1, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/01/business/maritime/dmw-updates-sea...

MANILA, Philippines — THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued a new set of rules and regulations governing the recruitment and employment of sea-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), updating policies to align with recent landmark legislation protecting maritime workers.

Seafarer Workforce Report 2026: Industry faces a shortfall of 39,100 STCW-certified officers
The Editorial Team June 25, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/seafarer-workforce-report-2026-industry-faces-a-s...

Body stitched, organs missing: Family seeks probe into seafarer’s death
The Statesman/Asia News Network / July 02, 2026 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/329497/body-stitched-organs-missing-fa...

UTTAR PRADESH – The mysterious death of a 33-year-old Indian seafarer in Venezuela has sparked demands for an investigation after an autopsy in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh reportedly found all of his major internal organs missing.

MARINA highlights Filipino seafarers’ vital role in global economy
Mary Judaline Partlow. June 24, 2026. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1277992

DUMAGUETE CITY – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in Central Visayas on Wednesday underscored the significant contribution of Filipino seafarers to the global economy as it joins the observance of the International Day of the Seafarer.

Filipino seafarers recognized as backbone of global trade at industry gathering
June 23, 2026 to https://theglobalfilipinomagazine.com/filipino-seafarers-recognized-as-b...

Marina partners with 25 manning agencies for June 25 job fair
Geneva Verdejo https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/money/marina-partners-with-25-manning-age...

'Seafarers Not Disposable': FSUI Alleges 'Shameful Negligence And Bureaucratic Cruelty' After Tamil Nadu Seafarer's Death Off Oman
ETV Bharat English Team June 21, 2026 https://www.etvbharat.com/en/bharat/seafarers-not-disposable-fsui-allege...

Dali chief engineer admits criminal conduct in Key Bridge case
Sam Chambers June 19, 2026 https://splash247.com/dali-chief-engineer-admits-criminal-conduct-in-key...

The chief engineer of the containership Dali has admitted conduct constituting a criminal violation of US maritime safety laws in connection with the vessel’s allision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge last year.