seafarertimes.com ~ Maritime News for Filipino Seafarers

‘Deeply concerning’: Seafarers ask MPs for support in fight to retain jobs
Brooke Black October 14, 2025 https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360853267/deeply-concerning-seafarers...

Seafarers who face losing their jobs to foreign labour, want the Government to oppose applications for a new foreign-owned vessel and crew to operate in New Zealand waters and introduce laws to protect Kiwi workers.

Cargo ship sinks in Black Sea off Bulgaria; all 10 crew rescued
Jens Karsten 14 Oct 2025 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/cargo-ship-si...

A cargo ship suffered water ingress and sank in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Sunday, October 12.

Digitalization presents emerging psychological pressures for seafarers, says expert
October 14, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/digitalization-presents-emerging-psycholog...

As the digital transformation accelerates across the maritime industry, maritime healthcare provider VIKAND warns there is a growing need to recognize and address the psychological toll of new technologies on seafarers’ mental health.

Salvamento Maritimo Rescues Injured Seafarer After Fall Into Cargo Hold
Oct 13, 2025 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/salvamento-maritimo-rescues-i...

On Saturday, a crewmember suffered a serious fall aboard a boxship at the port of Algeciras, necessitating a high-angle rescue operation.

Shipowners call for better management
Earl Kim H. Padronia Oct 10, 2025 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/shipowners-call-for-better-management

THE Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) is calling for a major overhaul of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), proposing it be split into two separate agencies governing international and domestic shipping.

Progressive group demands reinstatement of visas of deported Pinoy seafarers
Kaxandra Salonga, Oct 12, 2025 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/12/progressive-group-demands...

Expert highlights crucial role of food in building seafarers’ mental resilience
October 13, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/expert-highlights-crucial-role-of-food-in-...

Stress is one of the biggest triggers for seafarers and it is essential for them to build and maintain mental resilience to deal with crises while onboard, warns catering manager MCTC on World Mental Health Day.

ITF warns of seafarer dangers
Kimberly Anne Ojeda 12 Oct 2025 https://tribune.net.ph/2025/10/11/itf-warns-of-seafarer-dangers

‘Our seafarers only want to work safely and provide for their families.’

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has raised alarm over the dangers faced by Filipino seafarers passing through conflict zones, following the death of a Filipino crew member aboard the MV Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden.

Ship detained for anchoring without permit off Penang
8 October 2025 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/10/08/ship-detain...

Eleen Marine denies abandoning bulker crew in Nigeria
Bojan Lepic October 7, 2025 https://splash247.com/eleen-marine-denies-abandoning-bulker-crew-in-nige...

Greek shipmanager Eleen Marine has issued a detailed rebuttal following Splash’s previous report of the Eleen Armonia crew being stranded in Nigeria for more than three months without receiving salaries.