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ITF pushes for warlike status in Gulf hotspots
Sam Chambers July 4, 2025 https://splash247.com/itf-pushes-for-warlike-status-in-gulf-hotspots/

Seafarers rescued from unseaworthy cargo ship
Ma. Theresa Ladiao July 4, 2025 https://www.panaynews.net/seafarers-rescued-from-unseaworthy-cargo-ship/

The Daily View: The unenviable life of the seafarer
David Osler 26 Jun 2025 https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1153989/The-Daily-View-The-unenviable-life-...

EVEN by the nugatory standards prevailing for ‘International Day of the X’ events, the Day of the Seafarer doesn’t attract much public attention.

It’s just possible that a cheese and wine reception at Albert Embankment to mark the occasion is getting underway even as I write. That’s probably about it.

Alarming 25% Rise in Seafarer Deaths Following Pandemic, Gard Report Reveals
Mike Schuler June 27, 2025 https://gcaptain.com/alarming-25-rise-in-seafarer-deaths-following-pande...

'I’ve Seen Hell': Inside the Global Crisis of Seafarer Exploitation
Katie McQue June 13, 2025 https://pulitzercenter.org/stories/ive-seen-hell-inside-global-crisis-se...

Singapore Prosecutes Two Seafarers in 2024 Tanker Collision That Claimed a Life
MI News Network July 2, 2025 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/singapore-prosecutes-two-sea...

Filipino seafarers rescued in Iloilo get partial back wages, gov’t aid
Marita Moaje July 2, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1253440

MANILA – The six Filipino seafarers stranded aboard an unseaworthy vessel in the Iloilo Strait for nearly three months have begun receiving their unpaid wages, as the government moves to hold the vessel owner and manning agency accountable for the ordeal.

IMO Targets Seafarer Fatigue
July 2, 2025 https://www.marinelink.com/news/imo-targets-seafarer-fatigue-527590

The IMO is taking action to ensure that ships worldwide are safely managed and operated, with a renewed focus on seafarer issues such as work and rest hours, fatigue and violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault.

Life lessons from Ilonggo seafarers
Liez’l Marie Ejeda June 30, 2025 https://pia.gov.ph/life-lessons-from-ilonggo-seafarers/

Charting new waters: Philippine seafarers drive economic growth
Judith Albano June 30, 2025 https://malaya.com.ph/weekly-features/special-features/charting-new-wate...

Filipino seafarers contribute far more to the economy than the billions they send home each year. A landmark study launched Tuesday aims to quantify their true impact and strengthen the Philippines’ dominance in global maritime markets.