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The boundless promise and fragile foundations of AI at sea
June 5, 2026 https://splash247.com/the-boundless-promise-and-fragile-foundations-of-a...

Everyone in shipmanagement is talking about artificial intelligence. Fewer are being honest about how far the industry still has to go. Another chapter from our new shipmanagement magazine which has proven to be a big hit at this week’s Posidonia.

Shipping risks widening seafarer competency gaps unless it acts collectively, industry warns
Josh Minchin headshot 04 Jun 2026

*Industry’s shortage not dealt with as geopolitical crises dominate attention
*More complex vessels and fuels will create a huge training demand, Posidonia hears
* But those that move first might see their investment poached by competitors unless sector moves as one

UK to extend seafarer protections beyond territorial waters
The Editorial Team June 5, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/uk-to-extend-seafarer-protections-beyond-territor...

The UK government has announced new proposals aimed at strengthening protections for thousands of seafarers working on routes between the UK, France and the Channel Islands, in a move designed to improve pay, rest periods and employment standards across key short-sea services.

The Bahamas Ship Registry launches digital seafarer record book system
Michele Labrut June 3, 2026 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/the-bahamas-ship-registry-laun...

The new system is seen as significant step in digitalisation for the registry

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has announced the launch of its blockchain-secured Digital Seafarer Record Book (DSRB).

Maritime cadets victims of red tape
Yashika F. Torib June 3, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/03/business/maritime/maritime-cadets...

FILIPINO cadets are losing training, promotion, and job opportunities due to backlogs, delays, and negligence of maritime schools and concerned government agencies.

This was the statement made by a seafarer’s union during a Senate Committee hearing chaired by Sen. Raffy Tulfo last May 25.

Where the talent story is going wrong for shipping
June 2, 2026 https://splash247.com/where-the-talent-story-is-going-wrong-for-shipping/

Nigeria should replicate Philippines’ seafarer export model to earn $7bn annually -Experts
Steve Agbota 01 June 2026 https://thesun.ng/nigeria-should-replicate-philippines-seafarer-export-m...

Experts in the nation’s maritime industry have said that Nigeria has the capacity and potential to earn about $7 billion in foreign exchange from seafarer exports.

Bishop highlights Church’s ministry to seafarers facing danger and isolation
Madalaine Elhabbal May 31, 2026 https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/bishop-highlights-church-s-ministry-to...

French navy seizes Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic
Angelique Chrisafis 1 Jun 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/macron-french-navy-boarded...

Global research initiative to examine rising seafarer abandonment crisis
Bojan Lepic May 28, 2026 https://splash247.com/global-research-initiative-to-examine-rising-seafa...