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DMW expands crisis management training for seafarer welfare officers
15 October 2026 https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2026/10/15/dmw-expands-crisis-mana...

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has stepped up training for welfare and crisis management officers of licensed manning agencies to strengthen their response to emergencies and other concerns involving Filipino seafarers.

Available does not mean accessible: The hidden gap in seafarer welfare
The Editorial Team October 13, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/cm-available-does-not-mean-accessible-the-hidden-...

Malta takes seafarer records fully digital
October 15, 2026 https://splash247.com/malta-takes-seafarer-records-fully-digital/

Malta has launched a digital-only Seaman’s Record Book, replacing paper documents with secure electronic credentials that seafarers can access and update through a personal digital wallet.

DMW-CAR highlights seafarers’ rights, understanding contracts, maritime laws
PIA-CAR October 15, 2026 https://pia.gov.ph/news/luzon/car/dmw-car-highlights-seafarers-rights-un...

BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Migrant Workers-Cordillera Administrative Region (DMW-CAR) highlighted the importance of protecting Filipino seafarers’ rights.

Available does not mean accessible: The hidden gap in seafarer welfare
The Editorial Team October 13, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/cm-available-does-not-mean-accessible-the-hidden-...

DOLE creates maritime labor office for Filipino seafarers
Jeffrey G. Damicog·8 September 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/09/08/dole-creates-maritime-labor-office-for...

The Department of Labor and Employment has created a new office dedicated to addressing the concerns of Filipino seafarers.

Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino signed an administrative order dated 24 August establishing the Maritime Labor Affairs Office, or MLAO.

India, Liberia Condemn Attacks on Shipping and Seafarers in Gulf, Black Sea
Oct 8, 2026 https://theindianawaaz.com/india-liberia-condemn-attacks-on-shipping-and...

India and Liberia have strongly condemned attacks on shipping and seafarers, as co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF on S4).

The hidden health issue sending seafarers home
October 8, 2026 https://splash247.com/the-hidden-health-issue-sending-seafarers-home/

Musculoskeletal problems are responsible for a significant proportion of crew repatriations, but earlier intervention could help prevent many cases from reaching that stage says Ronald Spithout, MD OneHealth by VIKAND.

7 Filipino cruise seafarers arrested in Boston, deported to Philippines
DAVE LLAVANES JR. October 8, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/1005196/7-filipino-...

NEW YORK — Seven Filipino crew members from cruise ships that docked in Boston were apprehended by US Customs and Border Protection, the latest in a series of arrests that involved other Filipino sailors at the same port.

Seafarers Now Command Huge Bonuses for Hormuz Transits
Oct 6, 2026 https://maritime-executive.com/article/seafarers-now-command-huge-bonuse...

Shipowners aren't the only ones making a fortune from million-dollar day rates for Hormuz transits. Far from being coerced or tricked into sailing into harm's way, seafarers are reportedly able to earn a small fortune if they agree to brave the short but dangerous run through the strait.