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New state-run maritime college in E. Samar targets future Pinoy seafarers
Samuel D. Candido April 3, 2026 https://pia.gov.ph/news/new-state-run-maritime-college-in-e-samar-target...

BORONGAN CITY (PIA) — Lawmakers are pushing for the establishment of the first state-run maritime college in Eastern Samar, aiming to open more opportunities for high school graduates, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in the maritime industry.

Iran threatens wider blockade
Sam Chambers April 16, 2026 https://splash247.com/iran-threatens-wider-blockade/

Iran escalated its rhetoric on Wednesday, with the commander of its joint military command threatening to extend disruption far beyond the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit
Jillian Ambrose and Joanna Partridge 9 Apr 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/09/mental-breakdown-oil-ta...

Seafarer tells of ‘impossible’ situation, with strait still so unsafe that crew would not cross even if told to sail

All Aboard Alliance asks seafarers for input to tackle sexual misconduct at sea
Holly Birkett 15 April 2026

Platform named Unspoken aims to develop guidance for shipping companies to prevent future incidents

Seafarers are being asked to help shape future guidance on sexual misconduct at sea by sharing their stories on a new platform launched by the All Aboard Alliance.

MSC Plans To Use Cruise Ships Stuck In Persian Gulf To Move Crew Members To Safety
MI News Network April 15, 2026 https://www.marineinsight.com/msc-proposes-using-cruise-ships-to-evacuat...

MSC Cruises is considering using cruise ships currently stuck in the Persian Gulf to move crew members already onboard these vessels out of the region, as uncertainty continues.

Nasurok 4,000 a Filipino seafarers, stranded iti Strait of Hormuz
Bombo Jaycesheryl Paet -April 15, 2026 https://vigan.bomboradyo.com/nasurok-4000-a-filipino-seafarers-stranded-...

Pinasingkedan ti Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) a rinibo a Filipino seafarer iti agdama a na-stranded idiay Strait of Hormuz bayat ti tensyon idiay Middle East.

Fraud probe: Raid at Russia’s largest seafarer union sees phones and computers seized
Paul Peachey 16 April 2026

Long search of the union’s Moscow offices left staff effectively isolated and prevented from communicating with the outside world

Russia’s main seafarers’ union said it was considering legal action after investigators searched its Moscow office for more than nine hours during a fraud probe.

Industry alliance asks seafarers for input to tackle sexual misconduct at sea
Shipping Telegraph 16/04/2026 https://shippingtelegraph.com/shipping-reports/industry-alliance-asks-se...

A new project was launched by All-Aboard Alliance to develop a global framework for companies to better identify, prevent, and respond to unwanted sexual behaviour aboard vessels.

Gov’t unveils key reforms to empower PH sea­farers
Dar­win G. Amo­jelar. 10 Apr 2026. Manila Standard. (Via Press Reader)

IN A major move to empower the local mari­time sec­tor, the Mari­time Industry Author­ity (MARINA) has rolled out a land­mark policy to mod­ern­ize licens­ing pro­ced­ures and open new career paths for Filipino sea­farers.

Under Memor­andum Cir­cu­lar No. MD-2026-01, updated stand­ards have been estab­lished for Major Pat­rons, Minor Pat­rons, Boat Cap­tains, Mar­ine Diesel Mech­an­ics and Motor­men.

Over 5,000 Filipino seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf amid Middle East crisis
Dwight de Leon Apr 8, 2026 https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/seafarers-strande...

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said a total of 5,601 Filipino seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.