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10 Filipino seafarers repatriated after vessel attack in Gulf of Aden
Dianne Sampang - October 05, 2025 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/293923/10-filipino-seafarers-repatriat...(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

12 Filipino seafarers safe after Houthi attack on Dutch cargo ship: DMW
Agence France-Presse Oct 01, 2025 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/1/12-filipino-seafarers-safe...

MANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Wednesday that all 12 Filipino crew members aboard the Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht were safe after an attack by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden.

PH officials visit 8 detained Pinoy seafarers in Malaysia
Benise Balaoing https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/ph-officials-visit-8-detained-pinoy...

Government urged to review vessel tonnage amid underreporting
Elijah Felice Rosales - October 1, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/10/01/2476549/government-urged-re...

MANILA, Philippines — A group of ship operators is demanding the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to look into possible violations of some vessels on gross tonnage that could be risky for passengers.

Philippines to raise maritime violation fines by end of 2025
Liz Lagniton October 3, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippines-hosts-mret-summit-2025-to-futu...

The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is steering toward stricter enforcement and higher penalties for maritime violations, aiming to make non-compliance costlier than following the rules.

France arrests captain, first officer of detained tanker thought to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet'
Reuters, 2 October 2025 https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/france-arrests-crew-boracay-tanker-...

The vessel, the Boracay, was off Denmark during a flurry of recent drone incidents.

Shadow tanker accused of being Europe’s drone mothership
Sam Chambers October 3, 2025 https://splash247.com/shadow-tanker-accused-of-being-europes-drone-mothe...

Addressing crew shortage: Ensure appropriate equipment and facilities for all
The Editorial Team October 2, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/cm-addressing-crew-shortage-ensure-appropriate-eq...

Providing all seafarers with access to proper equipment and facilities is vital for their safety, well-being, and job performance, highlights the Global Maritime Forum’s (GMF) All Aboard Alliance.

National Seafarers Day: 30 years of this to honor Filipino mariners
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO - | October 03,2025 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/661060/national-seafarers-day-30-year...

The first National Seafarers Day (NSD) was celebrated on August 18, 1996, with the theme “Marinong Filipino: Taas Noo!” at the WG&A Pier 4, North Harbor Manila.

Philippines hosts MRET summit 2025 to future-proof Filipino seafarers
Liz Lagniton October 2, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippines-hosts-mret-summit-2025-to-futu...

Amid a rapidly evolving global maritime landscape, the Philippines’ National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) successfully convened the Maritime Research, Education, and Training (MRET) Summit 2025, on September 25 to 26, at the Manila Hotel.