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MARINA, PCSA eye revised safe manning rules in domestic ships
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz July 9, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1253938

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) are eyeing the revision of minimum safe manning rules for domestic ships.

In a statement on Wednesday, MARINA said a consultation with PCSA sought to discuss proposed revisions to the rules for Philippine-registered ships operating in domestic waters.

Red Sea attacks: Industry calls for the protection of innocent seafarers
The Editorial Team July 10, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/red-sea-attacks-industry-calls-for-the-protection...

The maritime industry has responded to recent attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea, calling for an end to violence and the protection of innocent seafarers.

DMW suspends manning agency of 21 Pinoy seafarers attacked in Red Sea
July 10, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/952165/dmw-suspends...

'Close encounter': 17 Filipino seafarers cheat death after Houthi attack in Red Sea
Martin Sadongdong Jul 8, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/07/08/close-encounter-17-filipino-seafarers-cheat...

Seventeen Filipino seafarers narrowly escaped an armed attack allegedly perpetrated by Yemen’s Houthi rebels onboard a Liberian-flagged vessel while they were sailing in the Red Sea, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) revealed Tuesday, July 8.

Phl, Netherlands boost maritime ties
Genivi Verdejo July 9, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/09/business/maritime/phl-netherlands...

THE Philippines and the Netherlands have expanded their cooperation, focusing on seafarer welfare, digitalization and shared governance goals.

Vessel and Crew Abandonment Surge in 2025 on Course for Worst Year
May 30, 2025 https://maritime-executive.com/article/vessel-and-crew-abandonment-surge...

MPA Charges Hafnia Nile Crew Members for 2024 Tanker Collision
Nandika Chand - July 3, 2025 https://seanews.co.uk/maritime/mpa-charges-hafnia-nile-crew-members-for-...

Crew member falls overboard from cargo ship
Katie Nicholls 5 July 2025 https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/crew-member-falls-overboard-from-...

An investigation has been launched regarding the incident at the city's port.

THUNDER BAY — An investigation is being launched after a person fell overboard from a cargo ship.

ITF pushes for warlike status in Gulf hotspots
Sam Chambers July 4, 2025 https://splash247.com/itf-pushes-for-warlike-status-in-gulf-hotspots/

Seafarers rescued from unseaworthy cargo ship
Ma. Theresa Ladiao July 4, 2025 https://www.panaynews.net/seafarers-rescued-from-unseaworthy-cargo-ship/