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Locally constructed vessels expected to rise 20% this year
Roumina Pablo March 15, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/locally-constructed-vessels-expected-to-rise-2...

Locally-constructed vessels (LCVs) are expected to rise by 20% this year from 2022, according to the Shipyard Association of the Philippines (ShAP).

The last available data for LCVs from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is 2022.

SC voids disadvantageous contract of seafarer
JOAHNA LEI CASILAO, March 15, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/900662/sc-voids-disadv...

The Supreme Court (SC) has voided an agreement between a seafarer and a consultancy firm for being ''grossly disadvantageous'' to the worker.

Boat as a metaphor for our maritime culture
Dennis Gorecho - March 14, 2024 https://www.panaynews.net/boat-as-a-metaphor-for-our-maritime-culture/

“THE STORY of our nation began with a boat.”

AMOSUP to government: Ensure safety of Pinoy seafarers
Raffy Ayeng Mar 14, 2024 https://tribune.net.ph/2024/03/13/amosup-to-government-ensure-safety-of-...

The country’s largest seafarer labor union has urged the government to ensure the safety of Filipino mariners following the missile attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden on 6 March 2024, that killed three seafarers, including two Filipinos, and severely wounded others.

Marina’s training unit passes quality standard certification test
Myla Iglesias - March 11, 2024 https://malaya.com.ph/news_business/marinas-training-unit-passes-quality...

State-run Maritime Industry Authority’s (Marina) Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) office has been recommended for the continuance of certification to ISO 9001:2015 following its recent successful audit.

Filipino seafarer aboard ship seized by Iran navy recalls experience during custody

11 Filipino seafarers back in PH, get P20,000 each
Jerome Aning, Kathleen de Villa - March 14, 2024 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1918326/11-filipino-seafarers-back-in-ph-g...

DMW assures seafarers’ right to refuse deployment to high-risk areas
Jean Mangaluz - March 14, 2024 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/228214/dmw-assures-seafarers-right-to-...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured that it will uphold the Filipino seafarers’ right to refuse to venture into high-risk or war-like areas, reminding crewmen that they can be repatriated upon request.

Kin of Antiqueño seafarer killed in Houthi attack to get aid
MA. THERESA LADIAO March 13, 2024 https://www.panaynews.net/kin-of-antiqueno-seafarer-killed-in-houthi-att...

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO

ILOILO – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has pledged assistance to the family of an Antiqueño seafarer, one of two fatalities in a recent attack by Houthi rebels on a merchant vessel.

Iran to release 17 Filipino seafarers
Malou Talosig-Bartolome March 9, 2024 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/03/09/iran-to-release-17-filipino-sea...

IRAN has decided to release the remaining 17 Filipino crew of oil tanker M/T St. Nikolas, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced.