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Explainer: What you need to know about the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
Sep 23, 2024, https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/explainer-what-you-need-to-know-about-...

ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act 12021), a landmark legislation that seeks to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

Marcos signs Magna Carta for Seafarers into law
Michelle Abad Sep 23, 2024 https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/marcos-signs-magn...

A seafarers' rights group protests the inclusion of an execution bond provision seen in the third bicameral committee report

Philippines President signs delayed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law
Marcus Hand, September 23, 2024 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/philippines-president-signs-de...

The Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr finally signs the long-awaited Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers designed to the protect the rights of ship’s crew from the country.
Picture of Marcus Hand

At a Glance

DMW hosts job fair for sea-based OFWs as demand for Filipino seafarers remains high
Katrina Domingo Sept 22, 2024 https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/dmw-hosts-job-fair-for-sea-based-of...

Press Release
September 22, 2024 http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2024/0922_escudero1.asp

CHIZ: LONG-AWAITED MAGNA CARTA OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS UP FOR PBBM SIGNING

After over a decade of waiting, the bill that will ensure the protection of the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers is set to become a law.

PH among top providers of seafarers, ships in the world: PCG
Michael Delizo Sep 22, 2024 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/26/new-us-visa-application-process-...

MANILA — The Philippines is the fourth largest provider of seafarers and fifth in shipbuilding in the world, a top Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said Sunday, as the agency leads the celebration of the 25th National Maritime Week and 29th National Seafarers’ Day.

Philippine Coast Guard salutes Filipino seafarers on National Maritime Week
Vince Lopez September 22, 2024 https://manilastandard.net/news/314500747/philippine-coast-guard-salutes...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) facilitated the kick-off celebration for the 25th National Maritime Week (NMW) and the 29th National Seafarers Day during an event held Sunday at the PCG national headquarters in Port Area, Manila.

Shipping firm releases training certificates after stude complaints
Kimberly Anne Ojeda Sep 19, 2024 https://tribune.net.ph/2024/09/18/shipping-firm-releases-training-certif...

Let us celebrate the 29th National Seafarers Day and the 25th National Maritime Week
Atty. Dennis Gorecho - September 20, 2024 https://palawan-news.com/let-us-celebrate-the-29th-national-seafarers-da...

The Philippines will be celebrating the 29h National Seafarers Day (NSD) and the 25th National Maritime Week (NMW) this year on September 29, 2024 with the theme with the theme “Marinong Filipino: Ligtas na Paglalayag!”.

Seafarer lost leg after misuse of crane on Hays offshore ship, probe finds
Gary Dixon 19 September 2024

A Filipino crewman needed a leg amputated after colleagues failed to use an offshore ship’s crane correctly.

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said the second officer suffered crush injuries on the 15,361-bhp survey and research ship Kommandor Orca (built 2006) at Portland in England on 16 August 2022.