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Hormuz attacks have hit 35 ships with Filipino crew aboard, four seafarers dead — DMW
September 24, 2026 https://theglobalfilipinomagazine.com/hormuz-attacks-have-hit-35-ships-w...

Marcos pushes stronger seafarer protections
Erika Mae P. Sinaking September 23, 2026 https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/09/23/780951/marcos-pushes-stro...

THE government will strengthen safeguards for Filipino seafarers, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Wednesday, amid technological changes and security risks affecting the global maritime industry.

1,500 Filipino seafarers exercised right to refuse sailing amid risks
Marita Moaje September 22, 2026 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1284631

MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday said about 1,500 Filipino seafarers have exercised their rights to refuse sailing over the past three years amid security risks at sea.

Seafarer welfare is improving amongst leading companies, but five years of evidence shows this progress is far from the norm
September 24, 2026 https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/09/24/seafarer-welfare-is-improving-...

Record seafarer abandonment highlights need for greater awareness and support
The Editorial Team September 23, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/watch-protecting-crews-as-seafarer-abandonment-re...

40 Filipino seafarers safe after Singapore Strait collision
Keith Clores - September 24, 2026 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/339232/40-filipino-seafarers-safe-afte...

They are set for repatriation, says DMW

Crew claims hackers seized control of LNG carrier safety systems
Sam Chambers September 21, 2026 https://splash247.com/crew-claims-hackers-seized-control-of-lng-carrier-...

A US LNG cargo bound for Italy has been diverted after the crew of its carrier reported a systems failure as a suspected cyberattack, adding to growing concerns over attacks on shipboard digital systems.

31st National Seafarers’ Day as tribute to Pinoy Mariners
Atty. Dennis Gorecho September 21, 2026 https://thevoicenewsweekly.com/31st-national-seafarers-day-as-tribute-to...

The 31st National Seafarers Day (NSD) will be celebrated on September 27, 2026 with the theme “Marinong Filipino: Matatag sa Alon, Matibay sa Hamon!”.

The first NSD was held on August 18, 1996 at the WG&A Pier 4, North Harbor Manila with “Marinong Filipino: Taas Noo!” as theme.

Groups urge PH gov't to protect 270 Pinoy seafarers pulled, deported from US
Aaron Recuenco Sep 21, 2026 https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/21/groups-urge-ph-govt-to-protect-270-pinoy-se...

Various groups advocating for the welfare of migrant workers are urging the national government to protect around 270 Filipino seafarers who were pulled from their vessels and allegedly deported without formal charges or due process.

Filipino seafarer rescued from bulk carrier off Durban after medical emergency
Yasmine Jacobs 19n Sept 2026 https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-18-filipino-seafarer-rescued...

A 51-year-old Filipino seafarer was evacuated from a bulk carrier off the coast of Durban after suffering a medical emergency while the vessel was approaching the port.