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From sea power to industrial power: Shipbuilding can spark a Filipino industrial revolution
Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin -November 12, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2025/11/12/2486508/sea-power-industrial...

Filipino seafarers power P1.06 trillion boost to PH economy | ANC

Seafarer safety takes centre stage in times of geopolitical tensions
https://cyprus-mail.com/2025/11/12/seafarer-safety-takes-centre-stage-in...

The safety of seafarers in times of geopolitical unrest dominated the opening sessions of the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global conference in Manila, as industry leaders stressed the urgent need to protect crews navigating increasingly volatile seas.

Seafarers routinely have to falsify work and rest hours
Marcus Hand November 12, 2025 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/seafarers-routinely-have-to-fa...

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Shore leave crisis for seafarers
Marcus Hand November 11, 2025 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/shore-leave-crisis-for-seafarers

Workload and lack of time in port result in crew spending months on board ship without ever setting foot on land.

Think tank: PH seafaring industry spurs over P1T boost to economy
Philippine News Agency Nov 12, 2025 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/think-tank-ph-seafaring-industry-spurs-o...

THE Philippine seafaring industry remains a vital lifeline for the national economy, generating over P1.06 trillion in total output and supporting nearly 400,000 jobs in 2024, based on a study by the Center for Research and Communication (CRC).

Danica’s 2025 Seafarer Survey highlights need for sustained investment in people
The Editorial Team November 11, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/danicas-2025-seafarer-survey-highlights-need-for-...

Danica’s latest Seafarer Survey reveals rising stress, early retirements, and ongoing wage challenges, underscoring the urgent need for the maritime industry to invest in its workforce.

UK seafarer cadets become first to follow new ‘futureproofed’ maritime syllabus
11/11/2025 https://shippingtelegraph.com/shipping-reports/uk-seafarer-cadets-become...

This year’s cohort of seafarer trainees have become the first in the UK to learn under a new syllabus developed through an industry-wide initiative, led by the UK maritime and coastguard agency (MCA), to ensure skills keep pace with modern technology and practices.

Splash launches special Seafarers magazine
November 11, 2025 https://splash247.com/splash-launches-special-seafarers-magazine/

For decades, seafarers have powered shipping’s profits but remained largely invisible to its decision-makers. That distance — between the bridge and the boardroom — is finally narrowing, something that forms the opening article in our brand new Seafarers magazine launching today to coincide with Crew Connect in Manila, as well as next week’s Hong Kong Maritime Week.