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Strait cash: Iran revives a centuries-old maritime business model
Andrew Craig-Bennett May 20, 2026 https://splash247.com/strait-cash-iran-revives-a-centuries-old-maritime-...

Andrew Craig-Bennett on what Iran can learn from the kings who monetised the Baltic.

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes” Mark Twain

Philippines port capacity set for boost with $300m loan package
Bojan Lepic May 20, 2026 https://splash247.com/philippines-port-capacity-set-for-boost-with-300m-...

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will lend $300m to International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) to support the expansion and upgrade of three container terminals in the Philippines.

Ocean Governance and the Exclusion of Global South Seafarers
Katie Earnshaw May 19, 2026 https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/ocean-governance-and-the-exclusio...

Gulf seafarer PTSD claims trigger fears over costs
John Crowley May 20, 2026

The first post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis are emerging, raising questions for Gulf companies over mounting insurance and operating costs.

Prolonged psychological strain on 20,000 seafarers stranded across the region is starting to trickle into personal injury filings, an insurance industry session heard last week in London.

STCW PSSR 2026: 10 Key Points About the New Mandatory Training on Bullying, Harassment, and Sexual Assault
Raunek May 20, 2026

Addressing violence and harassment at sea has been a priority for the international maritime community and seafarer welfare organisations, flag states and industry bodies provided evidence and advocacy that shaped a coordinated regulatory response. That response is reflected in a mandatory minimum standard, applicable to every seafarer on an international trading SOLAS vessel, from 1 January 2026.

The economic significance of Filipino seafarers: The state of the shipping industry
Bernardo M. Villegas May 20, 2026 | https://www.bworldonline.com/opinion/2026/05/20/750661/the-economic-sign...

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PH, Netherlands ensure care for 38 Filipino crew under quarantine
MARIEL CELINE SERQUIÑA, May 18, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/988035/ph-netherlan...

How maritime education must evolve to close the seafarer gap
May 19, 2026 https://splash247.com/how-maritime-education-must-evolve-to-close-the-se...

Doğukan Şimşek from AVS Global Ship Supply writes for Splash today.

Iran unveils crypto insurance regime for Hormuz
Sam Chambers May 18, 2026 https://splash247.com/iran-unveils-crypto-insurance-regime-for-hormuz/

Iran has proposed managing the Strait of Hormuz through an insurance-based framework that would formalise its control over the critical oil shipping chokepoint, while simultaneously demanding that all vessels file mandatory cargo declarations with a newly created Iranian maritime authority before being permitted to transit.

Women in maritime should be recognised for merit, not gender
May 18, 2026 https://splash247.com/women-in-maritime-should-be-recognised-for-merit-n...

Irene Rosberg, programme director for the Blue MBA and Blue Board Leadership Programme at Copenhagen Business School, writes for Splash on International Day for Women in Maritime.