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Seafarer abandonment sparks radical policy push
February 25, 2026 https://splash247.com/seafarer-abandonment-sparks-radical-policy-push/

With abandonments up sharply, ITF and industry voices tell Splash Extra that verified ownership data, targeted blacklists and flag investigations are essential to stop repeat offenders.

China Maritime Report #51—“The Seafarer Profession in Contemporary China”
China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI)

Conor M. Kennedy, The Seafarer Profession in Contemporary China, China Maritime Report 51 (Newport, RI: Naval War College China Maritime Studies Institute, 24 February 2026).

PH reaffirms support for seafarers’ rights on 20th MLC anniversary
Marita Moaje February 24, 2026 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1269652

MANILA – The Philippine government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers as it marked the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) 2006.

About 4000 Myanmar women seafarers work on cruise ships
Global New Light of Myanmar February 23, 2026 Around 4000 Myanmar women seafarers have worked on cruise ships, according to the seafaring community.

At present, women have been allowed to work on cruise ships and there are around 4000 Myanmar women seafarers working onboard.

Maritime Reforms Require Enforceable Protections for Seafarers
Associate Editor February 23, 2026 https://maritimefairtrade.org/maritime-reforms-require-enforceable-prote...

Advocates step up as MLC turns 20 while Australian Government ignores sustainable seafarer welfare
21 Feb 26 https://www.humanrightsatsea.org/news/advocates-step-mlc-turns-20-while-...

IMO chief backs Philippines' role in global seafarer reforms
Raffy Ayeng 18 Feb 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/02/18/imo-chief-backs-philippines-role-in-gl...

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez reaffirmed the agency’s support for member states and the global shipping industry during his recent visit to the Philippines, stressing that reforms must go hand in hand with stronger investment in seafarers.

PH opens 'one-stop hub ' seafarer welfare center
Francis Orcio, Feb 16, 2026 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/16/ph-opens-one-stop-hub-seaf...

MANILA -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), has launched the country’s first Seafarer Welfare Center in Metro Manila.

Over 24 Pinoy seafarers on Russian vessels, at risk due to war —Erwin Tulfo
GMA Integrated News February 15, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/976620/over-24-pino...

Over 24 Filipino seafarers assigned to Russian vessels could be exposed to danger due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Senator Erwin Tulfo said Sunday.

IMO And Philippines Call For Modernisation Of Global Seafarer Training Standards
MI News Network February 20, 2026 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/imo-and-philippines-call-for...