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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.

Seafarer dies in Ningbo collision
02 Apr 2025 https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1153056/Seafarer-dies-in-Ningbo-collision

The collision has left three seafarers hospitalised and one dead

Newbuilding Ning Yuan Bei Lun and general cargoship Jiang Hai Zhi Da 66 collided off Yangxiaomao Island, near Ningbo, China

ONE seafarer has been left dead and three more hospitalised after two vessels collided off Ningbo, China, in the early hours of March 29, 2025.

Young seafarer loses foot in shocking berthing mishap
Inoke rabonu 02 Apr 2025 https://fijisun.com.fj/2025/04/02/young-seafarer-loses-foot-in-shocking-...

A young seafarer of the Lomaiviti Princess 11 is now pondering on his future after a horrific accident has cost him his foot.

ASIA PACIFIC: Philippines and Maersk to jointly upskill Filipino seafarers in methanol handling
Rhys Berry 26 March 2025 https://www.bunkerspot.com/asia/64709-asia-pacific-philippines-and-maers...

The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and shipping giant Maersk will work together to increase Filipino seafarers’ knowledge and understanding of methanol as a marine fuel.

Chinese crew 'mysteriously' disappear before Manila vessel inspection
Cristina Chi - March 24, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/03/24/2430749/chinese-crew-myste...

MANILA, Philippines — Eight Chinese crew members appeared to have "mysteriously disembarked" from a foreign vessel hours before Philippine authorities inspected their ship at the Manila Anchorage Area last week, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

Dizon pushes out-of-the-box solutions to ease seafarers’ lives
Raffy Ayeng 25 Mar 2025 https://tribune.net.ph/2025/03/25/dizon-pushes-out-of-the-box-solutions-...

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has urged officials of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to develop innovative ways to make life easier for Filipino seafarers, reducing hassle and stress in their profession.