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PH officials visit 8 detained Pinoy seafarers in Malaysia
Benise Balaoing https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/ph-officials-visit-8-detained-pinoy...

Government urged to review vessel tonnage amid underreporting
Elijah Felice Rosales - October 1, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/10/01/2476549/government-urged-re...

MANILA, Philippines — A group of ship operators is demanding the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to look into possible violations of some vessels on gross tonnage that could be risky for passengers.

Philippines to raise maritime violation fines by end of 2025
Liz Lagniton October 3, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippines-hosts-mret-summit-2025-to-futu...

The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is steering toward stricter enforcement and higher penalties for maritime violations, aiming to make non-compliance costlier than following the rules.

France arrests captain, first officer of detained tanker thought to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet'
Reuters, 2 October 2025 https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/france-arrests-crew-boracay-tanker-...

The vessel, the Boracay, was off Denmark during a flurry of recent drone incidents.

Shadow tanker accused of being Europe’s drone mothership
Sam Chambers October 3, 2025 https://splash247.com/shadow-tanker-accused-of-being-europes-drone-mothe...

Addressing crew shortage: Ensure appropriate equipment and facilities for all
The Editorial Team October 2, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/cm-addressing-crew-shortage-ensure-appropriate-eq...

Providing all seafarers with access to proper equipment and facilities is vital for their safety, well-being, and job performance, highlights the Global Maritime Forum’s (GMF) All Aboard Alliance.

National Seafarers Day: 30 years of this to honor Filipino mariners
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO - | October 03,2025 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/661060/national-seafarers-day-30-year...

The first National Seafarers Day (NSD) was celebrated on August 18, 1996, with the theme “Marinong Filipino: Taas Noo!” at the WG&A Pier 4, North Harbor Manila.

Philippines hosts MRET summit 2025 to future-proof Filipino seafarers
Liz Lagniton October 2, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippines-hosts-mret-summit-2025-to-futu...

Amid a rapidly evolving global maritime landscape, the Philippines’ National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) successfully convened the Maritime Research, Education, and Training (MRET) Summit 2025, on September 25 to 26, at the Manila Hotel.

Cabotage laws now cover 85% of world’s coastlines
Sam Chambers October 1, 2025 https://splash247.com/cabotage-laws-now-cover-85-of-worlds-coastlines/

Safety failings exposed after seafarer falls through crane cabin floor
Paul Peachey 2 October 2025

Seafarer was fatally injured after falling 12 metres while cleaning the crane cabin

An Indian investigation has highlighted a series of safety failings after a seafarer died after falling through the glass floor of a crane cabin on a bulk carrier during routine cleaning.