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Nigeria lags in global seafarers’ supply chain
Adaku Onyenucheya 9 Apr 2025 https://guardian.ng/business-services/maritime/nigeria-lags-in-global-se...

As global maritime powers continue to dominate the seafarer supply chain, Nigeria’s absence from the list of top contributors highlights significant issues within the country’s maritime space and its approach to developing human capital in the blue economy.

Lawmaker clarifies misconception on Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers
Joseph Pedrajas Apr 8, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/7/lawmaker-clarifies-misconception-on-magna-car...

A lawmaker on Tuesday, April 8, has addressed concerns regarding the allotment provision under the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, saying it is "not new" and has been part of seafarers' contract.

Forum cites need to 'future-proof' seafarers
April 9, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/09/business/maritime/forum-cites-nee...

THE Safety4SEA Manila Forum recently convened key stakeholders in the Philippine maritime industry, focusing on the critical need to future-proof the nation's seafarers amid a rapidly evolving global maritime landscape.

OFWs rue mandatory remittance of 80% of income
Malou Talosig-Bartolome April 7, 2025 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/04/07/ofws-rue-mandatory-remittance-o...

FILIPINO seafarers are complaining that the recently passed Magna Carta for Seafarers is requiring them to remit every month 80 percent of their total income back home.

5 reasons why the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers ushers in positive change
The Editorial Team April 4, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/cm-5-reasons-why-the-magna-carta-of-filipino-seaf...

he Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act No. 12021) was enacted on October 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the protection and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

Seafarers struggle to get any shore leave
Sam Chambers April 2, 2025 https://splash247.com/seafarers-struggle-to-get-any-shore-leave/

A new report from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) and the World Maritime University (WMU) highlights the continuing absence of shore leave for the world’s seafarers.

IMO Legal Committee adopts guidelines for fair treatment of detained seafarers
The Editorial Team April 2, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/imo-legal-committee-adopts-guidelines-for-fair-tr...

The Legal Committee (LEG) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) convened for its 112th session from 24 to 28 March 2025 at the IMO Headquarters in London.

One in four seafarers still denied shore leave new study finds
2 April 2025 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/one-in-four-seafarers-s...

Seafarer shore leave ‘in danger of extinction’, researchers warn
Sandra Boga 2 April 2025

More than one-quarter of seafarers get zero shore leave

Shore leave is becoming progressively hard for seafarers, a report shows.

A collaboration between the ITF Seafarers’ Trust and the World Maritime University found that more than one-quarter of seafarers got no shore leave at all.

‘Isolated and frustrated’: Seafarers sound alarm at shore leave squeeze

2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum: Seafarers skillfully adapting to change
The Editorial Team April 3, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/2025-safety4sea-manila-forum/

The 4th SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum successfully took place on Thursday 3rd of April 2025, at the Sheraton Manila Hotel, Philippines, where experts gathered to share insights on maritime safety. Throughout the event’s discussions, it became clear that maritime safety is not optional but a fundamental necessity for advancing operations.