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Philippine Coast Guard Dismisses 4 Personnel Over Deadly M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 Sinking
MI News Network February 28, 2026 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/philippine-coast-guard-dismi...

5th SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum set to address critical maritime challenges in April 2026
The Editorial Team February 27, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/5th-safety4sea-manila-forum-set-to-address-critic...

IMO alarmed by Strait of Hormuz attacks; seafarers injured
Raffy Ayeng 02 Mar 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/03/02/imo-alarmed-by-strait-of-hormuz-attack...

The International Maritime Organization, the United Nations agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping, has expressed concern over the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz after reports that seafarers were injured in recent attacks on vessels transiting the route.Text & Instant Messaging

Marina weighs Cape Town pact before 2027 effect
Raffy Ayeng 26 Feb 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/02/26/marina-weighs-cape-town-pact-before-20...

Seafarer abandonment sparks radical policy push
February 25, 2026 https://splash247.com/seafarer-abandonment-sparks-radical-policy-push/

With abandonments up sharply, ITF and industry voices tell Splash Extra that verified ownership data, targeted blacklists and flag investigations are essential to stop repeat offenders.

China Maritime Report #51—“The Seafarer Profession in Contemporary China”
China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI)

Conor M. Kennedy, The Seafarer Profession in Contemporary China, China Maritime Report 51 (Newport, RI: Naval War College China Maritime Studies Institute, 24 February 2026).

PH reaffirms support for seafarers’ rights on 20th MLC anniversary
Marita Moaje February 24, 2026 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1269652

MANILA – The Philippine government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers as it marked the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) 2006.

About 4000 Myanmar women seafarers work on cruise ships
Global New Light of Myanmar February 23, 2026 Around 4000 Myanmar women seafarers have worked on cruise ships, according to the seafaring community.

At present, women have been allowed to work on cruise ships and there are around 4000 Myanmar women seafarers working onboard.

Maritime Reforms Require Enforceable Protections for Seafarers
Associate Editor February 23, 2026 https://maritimefairtrade.org/maritime-reforms-require-enforceable-prote...

Advocates step up as MLC turns 20 while Australian Government ignores sustainable seafarer welfare
21 Feb 26 https://www.humanrightsatsea.org/news/advocates-step-mlc-turns-20-while-...