seafarertimes.com ~ Maritime News for Filipino Seafarers

Strait of Hormuz status puts seafarer repatriation obligations on shipowners
David Osler 17 Mar 2026 https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1156640/Strait-of-Hormuz-status-puts-seafar...

DMW urges Filipino seafarers to exercise caution in the Middle East
The Editorial Team March 18, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/dmw-urges-filipino-seafarers-to-exercise-caution-...

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has urged Filipino seafarers to exercise heightened caution while working in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.

Casualty Tracker: US-Israel war on Iran
Princess Leah Sagaad Mar 18, 2026 https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/casualty-tracker-us-israel-war-on-i...

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Targeted and civilian casualties

New wellness hub to serve 500K Pinoy seafarers with public-private support
PNN Admin March 15, 2026 https://pampanganewsnow.com/new-wellness-hub-to-serve-500k-pinoy-seafare...

More than 500,000 Filipino seafarers help keep the global maritime industry moving. Now, a new Seafarers’ Wellness Center aims to ensure they and their families are supported beyond the deck.

Sea transport fares to rise up to 20 percent amid oil price hikes
Katrina Domingo, Mar 16, 2026 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/16/sea-transport-fares-to-r...

MANILA — A 20-percent ceiling has been set for the expected hike in maritime transport fares, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said on Monday as the Philippines braces for another double-digit spike in fuel prices this week.

Shipping firm summoned over 140% fare hike
Andrew Ronquillo - March 15, 2026 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/03/15/2514377/shipping-firm-summ...

MANILA, Philippines — A shipping line in Zamboanga has been summoned by the Department of Transportation for allegedly implementing a 140 percent fare increase.

Tehran’s selective authorisation of Hormuz transits splits shipping
Sam Chambers March 16, 2026 https://splash247.com/tehrans-selective-authorisation-of-hormuz-transits...

Gulf conflict strands 20,000 seafarers - and tests marine insurance limits
Josh Recamara Mar 15, 2026 https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/marine/gulf-conflict-strand...

Insurers, P&I clubs and brokers are forced to confront hard limits on insurability

When seafarers die, statements are not enough
March 13, 2026 https://splash247.com/when-seafarers-die-statements-are-not-enough/

Global trade depends on seafarers, yet when crises happen the system meant to protect them often fails. Sunil Kapoor reports.

Ships are burning at sea — flames and thick dark smoke rising into the sky.

Not warships. Not naval vessels.

Dark times for the dark fleet (and for seafarers generally)
Hieronymus Bosch 16 Mar 2026 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/column-dark-time...