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Philippines set to ban deployment of seafarers in Strait of Hormuz
Marcus Hand September 11, 2026 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/philippines-set-to-ban-deploym...

The world’s largest supplier of seafarers plans to temporarily prohibit Filipino crew from working in high-risk areas in the Middle East

Owwa: Assistance to 14 Sidr crewmen to go beyond repatriation
Anton Banal Sep 10, 2026 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/owwa-assistance-to-14-sidr-crewmen-to-...

FOLLOWING their repatriation Tuesday night, September 8, 2026, the 14 crew members of the MT Sidr shall continue to receive assistance from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa).

Coast Guard probes possible lapses in MV June Aster fire
Jessie Cruzat, September 12, 2026 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/9/12/coast-guard-probes-possibl...

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard is investigating possible lapses in the actions of the captain and crew of the MV June Aster, as the death toll from the vessel fire off Coron, Palawan rose to 35.

Marina outlines relief options for seafarers
Genivi Verdejo September 9, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/09/business/maritime/marina-outlines...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has issued temporary guidelines for seafarers facing regional Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) and Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) processing delays, offering workarounds to safeguard upcoming deployment schedules.

Cyber incident prompts urgent P150-M upgrade of Marina’s IT system
Tracy Cabrera September 4, 2026 https://thechronicle.com.ph/cyber-incident-prompts-urgent-p150-m-upgrade...

Several attempts by foreign internet protocol (IP) addresses to steal seafarers’ biometric data has prompted the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to initiate an upgrade of its aging digital infrastructure.

25 dead in bulker blaze at Chinese shipyard
Adis Ajdin September 11, 2026 https://splash247.com/25-dead-in-bulker-blaze-at-chinese-shipyard/

Twenty-five people have died after a fire broke out on a bulk carrier undergoing repairs at CSSC-controlled Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in eastern China on Thursday.

Iranian Seafarer Killed As Unidentified Strike Hits Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz
MI News Network September 13, 2026 https://www.marineinsight.com/strait-of-hormuz-vessel-struck-qeshm/

A merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports by the Iranian state media. One crew member was killed while several others were wounded. The incident happened a day before the country was scheduled to announce a a plan on how to manage shipping traffic through the waterway.

MEA condemns attack on commercial vessel off the coast of Oman as 1 seafarer remains missing
Sep 14, 2026 https://www.firstpost.com/world/mea-condemns-attack-on-commercial-vessel...

The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday strongly condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman, as one Indian seafarer continues to remain missing following the attack.

Marcos to warring countries: Don't bomb ships with Filipino seafarers
Jervis Manahan, September 14, 2026 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/9/14/marcos-to-warring-countrie...

NEW DELHI, India — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Sunday said they are trying to talk to countries in war not to bomb ships with Filipino seafarers.

Philippines reviews seafarer deployments as risks mount in Hormuz and Black Sea
The Editorial Team September 11, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/philippines-reviews-seafarer-deployments-as-risks...

The Philippines is preparing to restrict the deployment of Filipino seafarers to designated high-risk areas in the Middle East following a series of attacks and casualties involving Filipino crew in the Strait of Hormuz.