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DMW probes missing seafarer case
Chloe Mari A. Hufana March 9, 2025 https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2025/03/09/658170/dmw-probes-mis...

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) launched an investigation to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of a Filipino seafarer, it said on Sunday.

CCTV in all ships urged amid missing Filipino seafarers
By HANA BORDEY, March 6, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/938430/cctv-in-all-...

The government on Thursday was urged to pursue a new policy that will compel all foreign and local ships to install closed circuit television (CCTV), especially in areas where there are risks of falling.
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Marina adds services with Maasin office, Bangsamoro
Genivi Verdejo March 5, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/05/business/maritime/marina-adds-ser...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) strengthens its presence in Maasin and deepens collaboration with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to enhance maritime safety and economic growth.

High-level visit strengthens maritime cooperation between Denmark and the Philippines
Gregers Møller March 5, 2025 - https://scandasia.com/high-level-visit-strengthens-maritime-cooperation-...

When Filipino seafarers are abandoned at sea
March 5, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In4bDdj44as

CCTV in all ships urged amid missing Filipino seafarers
HANA BORDEY, March 6, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/938430/cctv-in-all-...

The government on Thursday was urged to pursue a new policy that will compel all foreign and local ships to install closed circuit television (CCTV), especially in areas where there are risks of falling.
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WATCH: When Filipino seafarers are abandoned at sea
Lian Buan Mar 5, 2025 https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/documentary-sea-abando...

50 crew in distress with two Bangladeshi ships trapped in foreign ports for months
Mizanur Rahman Yousuf 06 March, 2025, https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/50-crew-distress-two-bangladeshi-ship...

Fifty Bangladeshi sailors remain stranded in two far-flung foreign ports, grappling with dwindling food and water supplies as their ships have been stuck for months due to mishaps and subsequent legal issues.

Strengthening the fight against seafarer abandonment
March 5, 2025 https://splash247.com/strengthening-the-fight-against-seafarer-abandonment/

Li Ka-shing steps back from ports, sells to MSC and BlackRock
Sam Chambers March 5, 2025 https://splash247.com/li-ka-shing-steps-back-from-ports-sells-to-msc-and...

Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison has reached a blockbuster mega deal with BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) to sell 80% of its giant ports division for $22.8bn in a record-breaking ports transaction that covers 43 ports comprising 199 berths in 23 countries.