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Families of 3 seafarers in Algerian prison seek Marcos’ help
April 19, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/business/maritime/families-of-3-s...

Labor arbiters’ money claims jurisdiction
Eduardo Martinez 19 Apr 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/19/labor-arbiters-money-claims-jurisdiction

With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall be vested in labor arbiters.
Labor arbiters’ money claims jurisdiction

Maritime Passport prepares to launch digital wallet for seafarers’ ID management
Ayang Macdonald Apr 16, 2026 https://www.biometricupdate.com/202604/maritime-passport-prepares-to-lau...

New state-run maritime college in E. Samar targets future Pinoy seafarers
Samuel D. Candido April 3, 2026 https://pia.gov.ph/news/new-state-run-maritime-college-in-e-samar-target...

BORONGAN CITY (PIA) — Lawmakers are pushing for the establishment of the first state-run maritime college in Eastern Samar, aiming to open more opportunities for high school graduates, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in the maritime industry.

Iran threatens wider blockade
Sam Chambers April 16, 2026 https://splash247.com/iran-threatens-wider-blockade/

Iran escalated its rhetoric on Wednesday, with the commander of its joint military command threatening to extend disruption far beyond the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit
Jillian Ambrose and Joanna Partridge 9 Apr 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/09/mental-breakdown-oil-ta...

Seafarer tells of ‘impossible’ situation, with strait still so unsafe that crew would not cross even if told to sail

All Aboard Alliance asks seafarers for input to tackle sexual misconduct at sea
Holly Birkett 15 April 2026

Platform named Unspoken aims to develop guidance for shipping companies to prevent future incidents

Seafarers are being asked to help shape future guidance on sexual misconduct at sea by sharing their stories on a new platform launched by the All Aboard Alliance.

MSC Plans To Use Cruise Ships Stuck In Persian Gulf To Move Crew Members To Safety
MI News Network April 15, 2026 https://www.marineinsight.com/msc-proposes-using-cruise-ships-to-evacuat...

MSC Cruises is considering using cruise ships currently stuck in the Persian Gulf to move crew members already onboard these vessels out of the region, as uncertainty continues.

Nasurok 4,000 a Filipino seafarers, stranded iti Strait of Hormuz
Bombo Jaycesheryl Paet -April 15, 2026 https://vigan.bomboradyo.com/nasurok-4000-a-filipino-seafarers-stranded-...

Pinasingkedan ti Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) a rinibo a Filipino seafarer iti agdama a na-stranded idiay Strait of Hormuz bayat ti tensyon idiay Middle East.

Fraud probe: Raid at Russia’s largest seafarer union sees phones and computers seized
Paul Peachey 16 April 2026

Long search of the union’s Moscow offices left staff effectively isolated and prevented from communicating with the outside world

Russia’s main seafarers’ union said it was considering legal action after investigators searched its Moscow office for more than nine hours during a fraud probe.