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DMW confirms death of Filipino seafarer aboard cruise ship
VINCE ANGELO FERRERAS October 30, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/964318/dmw-confirms...

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday confirmed the death of a Filipino crew member onboard the passenger cruise ship MV Arvia.

32 Filipino Seafarers Rescued From Abusive Employer In Fiji After Months Of Suffering
MI News Network October 28, 2025 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/32-filipino-seafarers-rescue...

Thirty-two Filipino seafarers have been rescued and repatriated to the Philippines after allegedly suffering from months of abuse, contract violations and delayed wages while employed by a local shipping company in Fiji.

Stena offloads fire-damaged tanker for repair in Turkey
Adis Ajdin October 27, 2025 https://splash247.com/stena-offloads-fire-damaged-tanker-for-repair-in-t...

Philippines confirms death of seafarer aboard cruise ship
Liz Lagniton October 31, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippines-confirms-death-of-seafarer-abo...

What was meant to be another long voyage across the Atlantic turned tragic when a Filipino seafarer lost his life aboard the MV Arvia, a cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises.

Philippines’ National Maritime Polytechnic sets sail for modernization
Liz Lagniton October 30, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippines-national-maritime-polytechnic-...

RORO ship runs aground in Siquijor
Philippine News Agency Oct 28, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/28/roro-ship-runs-aground-in-siquijor

DUMAGUETE CITY – No oil spill was detected, although some corals were damaged, after a roll-on, roll-off (RORO) sea vessel ran aground in Larena town, Siquijor province, a Coast Guard official said on Tuesday.

Philippines to enforce new global training rules for Filipino seafarers by 2026
Liz Lagniton October 25, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippines-to-enforce-new-global-training...

Philippine embassy seeks answers from US after blocking Filipino seafarers' entry
Cristina Chi - October 22, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/10/22/2481757/philippine-embassy...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. has reached out to authorities in the United States after reports of Filipino seafarers being denied entry at several US ports in recent months.

Why the shipping industry can’t afford to fail its people
October 22, 2025 https://splash247.com/why-the-shipping-industry-cant-afford-to-fail-its-...

Tech’s impact on seafarers
Carmela I. Huelar Oct 22, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/10/22/business/maritime/techs-impact-on...

THE future of shipping is already here. From autonomous systems to artificial intelligence, maritime technology is transforming how ships are designed, operated and crewed.

Despite this wave of innovation, one vital question remains: how do these changes affect the safety and welfare of people working at sea?