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US forces intercept ship, seize cargo destined for Iran from China — report
December 12, 2025 https://www.trtworld.com/article/2f66d88c5135

The Wall Street Journal says the operation was a rare maritime interdiction aimed at disrupting Iran’s military procurement efforts.

December 12, 2025

US forces have intercepted a ship in the Indian Ocean last month and seized military-related cargo believed to be destined for Iran from China, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials.

Iran Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker With 18 Crew Members
RFE/RL's Radio Farda December 13, 2025 https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-gulf-irgc-oil-tanker/33622251.html

Iranian judicial authorities have seized a foreign oil tanker and detained its 18 crew members in the Sea of Oman.

Reports in Iranian media said the ship seized on December 12 was carrying some 6 million liters of smuggled fuel.

Coast Guard Rescues Five Crew Members Off Seogwipo
Oh Jae-yong 2025.12.12. https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2025/12/12/FIHYIZO6MRECVEM52V...

Five crew members fell overboard from a cargo ship passing south of the waters near Seogwipo, prompting the Coast Guard to urgently dispatch resources and rescue all individuals.

CMA CGM Doubles Female Seafarer Numbers in First Year of She Sails Initiative
Mike Schuler December 10, 2025 https://gcaptain.com/cma-cgm-doubles-female-seafarer-numbers-in-first-ye...

French shipping giant CMA CGM has successfully doubled its female seafaring workforce within just one year of launching its She Sails program, marking significant progress in an industry that has traditionally struggled with gender diversity.

WATCH: When Filipino seafarers are abandoned at sea
Mar 5, 2025 Lian Buan, Rappler.com

Mapúa MCL upgrades maritime education to meet seamen’s global demand
Raffy Ayeng 09 Dec 2025, https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/08/map%C3%BAa-mcl-upgrades-maritime-educa...

To meet the rising global demand for Filipino seafarers, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) said it is ushering innovation into maritime education in the country by integrating advanced technology into its curriculum and training programs.

Marina deepens ties with Belgium and Oman for Filipino seafarers
Genivi Verdejo December 10, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/12/10/business/maritime/marina-deepens-...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said agreements with Belgium and Oman will expand international opportunities for maritime workers.

Black Sea war risk premiums surge
Sam Chambers December 4, 2025 https://splash247.com/black-sea-war-risk-premiums-surge/

Insurance rates for ships trading in the Black Sea have jumped sharply following a fresh wave of attacks on vessels linked to Russia.

DMW hails return of 9 MV Eternity C crew, confirms 3 deaths, 1 missing
Marita Moaje December 5, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1264651

MANILA – Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac has hailed the safe return of nine Filipino seafarers of MV Eternity C recently released by Houthi militants, as he confirmed that three died while one remained missing.

Pregnancy at sea: A taboo topic for seafarers?
Yashika F. Torib Dec 03, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/12/03/business/maritime/pregnancy-at-se...

PREGNANCY at sea is an overlooked reality that most in the male-dominated seafaring sector has failed to discuss and address.