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Australia, PH OK mutual recognition of seafarers

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 10:10 — helmsman

Australia, PH OK mutual recognition of seafarers
Genivi Verdejo February 11, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/11/business/maritime/australia-ph-ok...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the government of Australia recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to mutually recognize seafarer certificates.

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DMW, industry leaders working to strengthen seafarer benefits and protections

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 10:07 — helmsman

DMW, industry leaders working to strengthen seafarer benefits and protections
JP SORIANO, February 11, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/976233/dmw-industry...

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Slain Pinoy sailor Mark Angelo Pernia gets justice; Russian captain Vladimir Motin of a cargo ship ‘guilty’

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 23:25 — helmsman

Slain Pinoy sailor gets justice; Russian ‘guilty’
Agence France-Presse 04 Feb 2026, https://tribune.net.ph/2026/02/03/slain-pinoy-sailor-gets-justice-russia...

The seaman, 38, who was married with a young child, was lost at sea following the crash.

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Japan highlights role of Filipino seafarers in global maritime economy

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 23:20 — helmsman

Japan highlights role of Filipino seafarers in global maritime economy
JISELLE ANNE C. CASUCIAN, February 3, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/975153/japan-highli...

The Japanese government on Tuesday underscored the vital role of Filipino seafarers in the global maritime economy, noting that they account for about 70% of its merchant fleet.

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Maersk posts ocean loss, 1,000 job cuts as container boom unwinds

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 23:17 — helmsman

Maersk posts ocean loss, 1,000 job cuts as container boom unwinds
Sam Chambers February 5, 2026 https://splash247.com/maersk-posts-ocean-loss-1000-job-cuts-as-container...

The dark clouds swirling around the container shipping industry intensified today with Maersk following Japan’s Ocean Network Express, in announcing its ocean division had slipped into the red for the final quarter of 2025.

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Korea fund backs onboard high-speed internet to boost seafarer welfare

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 23:15 — helmsman

Korea fund backs onboard high-speed internet to boost seafarer welfare
Yang Beom-soo 2026.02.05 https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-industry/2026/02/05/XATARZPDSVERTJALAB6PUGR...

The Seafarers' Fund Foundation said on Feb. 5 that it will support the introduction of ultra-high-speed internet service on board ships to improve the welfare of seafarers who have to spend months at sea.