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Port corruption alerts move from dashboard to bridge

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:02 — helmsman

Port corruption alerts move from dashboard to bridge
August 19, 2026 https://splash247.com/port-corruption-alerts-move-from-dashboard-to-bridge/

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has launched the Global Port Integrity Platform (GPIP), a data-driven tool that turns more than 70,000 reported corruption incidents from over 1,350 ports into operational intelligence for shipowners and crews.

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Seafarer killed after attack on Minoan Dignity bulk carrier in Hormuz

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:00 — helmsman

Seafarer killed after attack on Minoan Dignity bulk carrier in Hormuz
Shipping Telegraph 19/08/2026 https://shippingtelegraph.com/dry-bulk-shipping-news/seafarer-killed-aft...

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Seafarer document processing suspended after MARINA cyberattack

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:59 — helmsman

Seafarer document processing suspended after MARINA cyberattack
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz August 19, 2026 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1282265

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has temporarily suspended the processing of Seafarer's Identification and Record Book (SIRB) and Seafarer's Identification Document (SID) applications nationwide after its systems were hit by a cyberattack.

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UMTC launches 'Green Energy Center' to train Filipino seafarers for zero-emission shipping

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:03 — helmsman

UMTC launches 'Green Energy Center' to train Filipino seafarers for zero-emission shipping
Carmela I. Huelar August 18, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/business/maritime/umtc-launches-g...

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DMW provides aid to 3 Pinoy seafarers injured in UK 'hate crime'

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:58 — helmsman

DMW provides aid to 3 Pinoy seafarers injured in UK 'hate crime'
Anton Banal Aug 16, 2026 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/dmw-provides-aid-to-3-pinoy-seafarers-...

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) yesterday assured to assist three Filipino seafarers who fell victim to a suspected hate crime in Bristol, England.

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DMW aims to bring home all Pinoy seafarers in Black Sea

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:56 — helmsman

DMW aims to bring home all Pinoy seafarers in Black Sea
Anton Banal Aug 14, 2026 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/dmw-aims-to-bring-home-all-pinoy-seafa...

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is aiming to bring home all 281 Filipino seafarers on board 20 vessels attacked in the Black Sea as soon as possible.

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UN & PH demand action to protect stranded seafarers

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:54 — helmsman

UN & PH demand action to protect stranded seafarers
Carmela I. Huelar August 14, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/14/business/maritime/un-ph-demand-ac...

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Filipino seafarer killed in Black Sea drone attack arrives home

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:51 — helmsman

Filipino seafarer killed in Black Sea drone attack arrives home
Marita Moaje August 14, 2026 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1281898

MANILA – The remains of a Filipino Second Engineer who died from injuries sustained in a drone attack involving the MV Gas Lisbon in the Black Sea on July 21 have been brought home to the Philippines.

In a news release Friday, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said the remains arrived Thursday evening aboard Turkish Airlines flight TK084 from Romania.