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Group of local shipping firms asks PBBM to veto, review Magna Carta for Seafarers
Aaron Recuenco Feb 25, 2024 https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/24/group-of-local-shipping-firms-asks-pbbm-to-v...

A group of local shipping companies has asked President Marcos to review the Magna Carta for Seafarers that was submitted by the House of Representatives and the Senate to Malacañang for signing into law.

Filipino seafarers can now refuse to sail through Gulf of Aden —DMW
GMA Integrated News February 23, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/898423/filipino-sea...

Filipino seafarers now have the right to refuse to sail through the Gulf of Aden and be repatriated instead, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced Friday.
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Seafarer killed in motorcycle-truck collision in Talisay City
Guam P. Logroño Feb 22, 2024 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/seafarer-killed-in-motorcycle-truck-coll...

A TRAILER truck ran over a motorcycle rider, crushing his head at the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) in Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City, at around 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

The victim was identified as Bobby Moniba, 27, married, from Barangay San Isidro, San Fernando town.

How world shipping has transformed in the two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Sam Chambers February 23, 2024 https://splash247.com/how-world-shipping-has-transformed-in-the-two-year...

Houthis vow to escalate attacks
Sam Chambers February 23, 2024 https://splash247.com/houthis-vow-to-escalate-attacks/

Despite multiple strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen this week there has been no let-up in ship attacks.

A Palau-flagged general cargo ship called Islander was targeted with two missiles yesterday morning off Aden with a fire reported onboard and nearby military support coming in to aid the vessel.

DMW: IBF classifying Gulf of Aden as HRA to protect Filipino seafarers
Adrian Parungao February 23, 2024 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/226449/dmw-ibf-classifying-gulf-of-ade...

MANILA, Philippines — The International Bargaining Forum’s (IBF) inclusion of the Gulf of Aden in the list of “high-risk areas” (HRAs) will provide additional security to Filipino seafarers in the area, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Tuesday.

Spanish shipbuilders eye collaboration with MARINA
February 22, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/spanish-shipbuilders-eye-collaboration-with-ma...

Two Spanish shipbuilders are eyeing to collaborate with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to help modernize the domestic fleet.

In a meeting with MARINA chief Sonia Malaluan on February 20, Astilleros Gondan Shipbuilders and Cintranaval said they are willing to share shipbuilding technology.

DOJ indicts ship owners, maritime officers over Mindoro oil spill
Benjamin Pulta February 14, 2024 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1218858

OIL SPILL. A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) troop siphons ocean water mixed with oil in Oriental Mindoro for evaluation in this undated photo. The oil spill displaced more than 27,000 workers in the province, mostly fisherfolk. (Photo courtesy of PCG)

Wage stagnation biggest frustration of seafarers – survey
Yashika F. Torib February 14, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/02/14/business/maritime/wage-stagnation...

WAGE stagnation is one of the most significant frustrations facing seafarers, a survey conducted by the Mission to Seafarers showed.

IMO Initiates Major Review of Seafarer Training Standards
15 Feb 2024 https://www.miragenews.com/imo-initiates-major-review-of-seafarer-traini...

The IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) have agreed on a roadmap for the comprehensive review of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and the accompanying STCW Code.