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Crews from Solong and Stena Immaculate Return Home as Salvage Continues
Mar 20, 2025 https://maritime-executive.com/article/crews-from-solong-and-stena-immac...

Crew saved from the Stena Immaculate in the UK (Crowley)

Bringing a holistic approach to crew wellbeing firmly on board ship
Sue Terpilowski March 21, 2025 https://seanews.co.uk/environment/bringing-a-holistic-approach-to-crew-w...

With crews spending less time in port, it’s now vital for them to be able to access all the support they need while at sea – whenever and wherever they need it.

Deadly Explosion Onboard Bulk Carrier Off Goa Injures 3 & Kills 1 Crew Member
MI News Network March 22, 2025 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/deadly-explosion-onboard-bul...

The Indian Navy and Coast Guard conducted a successful rescue operation, saving 3 crew members from a ship that had suffered a massive explosion.

AI, automation and the future of maritime jobs
Splash March 24, 2025 https://splash247.com/ai-automation-and-the-future-of-maritime-jobs/

Mark Charman, CEO and founder of Faststream Recruitment, on why human skills still matter.

Trump’s tariff war only directly impacting 1.5% of global seaborne trade volumes for now
Sam Chambers March 24, 2025 https://splash247.com/trumps-tariff-war-only-directly-impacting-1-5-of-g...

DMW assures aid for repatriated seafarers
Marita Moaje March 20, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1246482

TUCP: Uphold safety and dignity of Filipino seafarers amid fatal anchor chain accident in Indonesia
March 21, 2025 https://journal.com.ph/tucp-uphold-safety-and-dignity-of-filipino-seafar...

Filipino seafarer dies, another hurt after anchor's chain snaps
GMA Integrated News March 19, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/content/939854/filipino-seaf...

A Filipino boat fitter of an oil tanker in Indonesia died, while another sustained injuries after being hit by the chain of the anchor following troubleshooting works.

DMW considering legal action after North Sea ship collision
JP SORIANO, March 18, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/939669/dmw-consider...

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is currently evaluating the possibility of filing a complaint after MV Solong, a container ship that carried Filipino crew, collided with an oil tanker off the northeastern coast of England last week.