Pinoy Marino Rights: Raise the flag for Filipino seafarers!

Pinoy Marino Rights: Raise the flag for Filipino seafarers!
Dennis Gorecho - July 1, 2024 https://mindanaogoldstardaily.com/archives/145216

RAISE the flag for Filipino seafarers!

A special flag-raising ceremony was held last June 25, 2024, at the Rizal Monument in Luneta in celebration of the Day of the Seafarers in honor of all the hard-working, dedicated, and self-sacrificing Filipino mariners.

MARINA rolls out electronic processing of applications

MARINA rolls out electronic processing of applications
July 1, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/marina-rolls-out-electronic-processing-of-appl...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) rolled out its blockchain-enabled system for electronic processing and payment of applications on July 1.

White House: Philippine seafarer killed in Houthi attack

White House: Philippine seafarer killed in Houthi attack
Pia Lee-Brago https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/white-house-philippine-seafarer-...

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino seafarer of bulk cargo carrier M/V Tutor was killed when Yemeni Houthi rebels attacked the vessel last week, the White House confirmed on Monday, as it called the action “terrorism.”

All 27 Filipino crew of MV Transworld Navigator unharmed, says DMW

All 27 Filipino crew of MV Transworld Navigator unharmed, says DMW
Charie Abarca - June 24, 2024 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/240453/all-27-filipino-crew-of-mv-tran...

MANILA, Philippines — All Filipino crew on board the MV Transworld Navigator attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are safe and out of danger.

Denmark sticks to its seafarer taxation scheme to keep its flag attractive

Denmark sticks to its seafarer taxation scheme to keep its flag attractive
The Editorial Team June 21, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/denmark-sticks-to-its-seafarer-taxation-scheme-to...

The Danish Government decided in late June to preserve the DIS scheme, which is also known as the seafarer’s tax.

Further damning findings on seafarer fatigue

Further damning findings on seafarer fatigue
17 June 2024 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/further-damning-fi...

A new report from World Maritime University, funded by the ITF Seafarers' Trust, has once again demonstrated the terrible working hours and fatigue that seafarers are subjected to by their employers. Rob Coston spoke to seafarer welfare champion Katie Higginbottom about the results

MedSea presents best practices regarding seafarer health

MedSea presents best practices regarding seafarer health
The Editorial Team June 21, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/medsea-presents-best-practices-regarding-seafarer...

In view of The Day of the Seafarer (25 June) campaign of #SafetyTipsAtSea, MedSea offers practical measures for organizations to prevent common injuries, illnesses and safety concerns onboard commercial vessels.

Trauma From Red Sea Attacks Adds to Seafarer Shortage

Trauma From Red Sea Attacks Adds to Seafarer Shortage
Reuters June 19, 2024 https://gcaptain.com/trauma-from-red-sea-attacks-adds-to-seafarer-shortage/

ATHENS, June 19 (Reuters) – When a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi Islamists landed near his ship in the Red Sea, Costas Rassias vowed to stop sailing through the perilous waters.

New study reveals the scale and costs of maritime corruption

New study reveals the scale and costs of maritime corruption
Sam Chambers June 18, 2024 https://splash247.com/new-study-reveals-the-scale-and-costs-of-maritime-...

MARINA's web-based systems compromised in cyber attack

MARINA's web-based systems compromised in cyber attack
ABS-CBN News Jun 17, 2024 https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/6/17/marina-s-web-based-systems-c...

MANILA — The Maritime Industry Authority is the latest government agency to confirm a system breach as the regulator announced Monday that four of its web-based systems were attacked and compromised over the weekend.

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