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UK court clears way for seafarer extradition over offences at sea
November 4, 2026 https://splash247.com/uk-court-clears-way-for-seafarer-extradition-over-...

Britain’s High Court has ruled that seafarers accused of serious crimes aboard foreign-flagged vessels can be extradited from the UK, even when the alleged offence occurred in international waters, provided the relevant legal requirements are met.

Expo expansion highlights demand for Filipino seafarers
Katlene O. Cacho-Laurejas Nov 04, 2026 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/expo-expansion-highlightsdemand-for-fili...

THE growing international demand for Filipino seafarers is prompting maritime recruitment companies to expand their participation in the Marino World Manning Expo & Conference (MWMEC) 2026, providing more opportunities for Filipino maritime workers to connect with prospective employers.

World’s Second-Largest Seafarer Supplier India Signs Up For Global Digital Certificate Platform
MI News Network November 5, 2026 https://www.marineinsight.com/worlds-second-largest-seafarer-supplier-in...

Fresh Hormuz attacks leave seafarer dead, one vessel sunk and several damaged
04 Nov 2026 https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/fresh-hormuz-attacks-leave-se...

A seafarer has died and several commercial vessels have reportedly been damaged in a series of incidents in and around the Strait of Hormuz in early November

‘Deliberately’ faked seafarer rest records see bulker banned from Australia
Gary Dixon 4 November 2026 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/bulkers/-deliberately-faked-seafarer-rest...

Officials say vessel was masking excessive work hours for crew members

Seafarer killed as new attacks threaten shipping in Strait of Hormuz
The Editorial Team November 3, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/seafarer-killed-as-new-attacks-threaten-shipping-...

A seafarer has been killed and several commercial vessels have come under attack in and around the Strait of Hormuz, as renewed security incidents raise concerns over the safety of crews and navigation along the strategic waterway.

14 Pinoy seafarers repatriated
Neil Alcober·4 November 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/11/03/14-pinoy-seafarers-repatriated

New seafarer wellbeing tool keeps results hidden from employers
November 4, 2026 https://splash247.com/new-seafarer-wellbeing-tool-keeps-results-hidden-f...

MarinePALS has launched a confidential mental wellbeing self-check for seafarers that keeps individual responses and results out of the hands of shipmanagers and employers.

The case of Ali Albokhari – Fighting seafarer criminalisation and unjust detention
Nick Savvides November 4, 2026 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/the-case-of-ali-albokhari-figh...

Seafaring is one of the world’s most dangerous professions but criminalisation should not be one of the dangers crew face

14 Filipino seafarers rescued from drone-hit ship set to return home
Neil Alcober· 2 November 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/11/02/14-filipino-seafarers-rescued-from-dro...

Fourteen Filipino seafarers who survived a drone attack on a Liberian-flagged container ship are expected to return to the Philippines on Monday, 2 November 2026, after being rescued by Bulgarian authorities.