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Houthi publish interviews with 'rescued' Eternity C seafarers
Gary Howard July 28, 2025 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/houthi-publish-interviews-wit...

Yemeni rebel group claim 11 seafarers were rescued in the aftermath of Houthi attack on Greek bulk carrier.

Houthis say they hold 10 crew from Greek-operated ship they sank off Yemen
Jul 29, 2025 https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/houthis-hold-crew-eternity-c-c...

of them contacting their families

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday, July 28, they had rescued 10 seafarers from the Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C which they attacked and sank in the Red Sea earlier this month.

Let them eat biscuits: The tone-deaf wellness messages undermining seafarer support
July 29, 2025 https://splash247.com/let-them-eat-biscuits-the-tone-deaf-wellness-messa...

Dr Jens Tülsner from Marine Medical Solutions writes for Splash today.

The maritime industry says it cares about seafarer wellbeing, and I believe it does, but too often the way it shows that care completely misses the point.

Pinoy convicted in Ireland for smuggling €157M worth of cocaine —DFA
MICHAELA DEL CALLAR July 28, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/953984/pinoy-convic...

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday confirmed that a Filipino seafarer was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his alleged role in smuggling huge quantities of cocaine in 2023.
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MARINA reinstates insurance requirement to cover liabilities from maritime accidents
Roumina Pablo 27 July 2025 https://portcalls.com/marina-reinstates-insurance-requirement-to-cover-l...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reinstated the requirement for insurance covering liabilities arising out of any maritime-related accident. This is after the agency lifted the suspension of a 2010 order mandating such an insurance.

Vessel drifts, hits ship near Pier 3
Denise Mae P. Codis Jul 26, 2025 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/vessel-drifts-hits-ship-near-pier-3

A SEA vessel, MV Lady of Good Fortune, struck a stationary ship near Pier 3 in Cebu City after experiencing engine failure in the early hours of Saturday morning, July 26, 2025.

The incident occurred around 4 a.m. when the mv Lady of Good Fortune was reportedly attempting to dock near Pier 3.

Seafarer training overhaul urged amid fuel shift
July 23, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/23/business/maritime/seafarer-traini...

AS the shipping industry adopts alternative fuel there is a need for immediate reforms in seafarer training.

This was highlighted during the presentation of Zenaida Palita during the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) Research Forum held on July 15 at the Diamond Hotel.

3 Ilonggo seafarers safely home
Rjay Zuriaga Castor July 23, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/23/regions/3-ilonggo-seafarers-safel...

Alarm raised over growing number of seafarers abandoned on sanctioned tankers
Jonathan Boonzaier 22 July 2025 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/alarm-raised-over-growing...

Some ships are being kept idle in international waters, making it difficult to get help for crews