Agreement with Japan Starts Producing Results in Benefit of Seafarers

Agreement with Japan Starts Producing Results in Benefit of Seafarers
Panama Maritime Authority Nov 28, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/agreement-with-japan-starts-pro...

Carnival UK withdraws its “fire and rehire” notice to 900 seafarers

Carnival UK withdraws its “fire and rehire” notice to 900 seafarers
Cat Vitale November 27, 2023 https://www.ship-technology.com/news/carnival-uk-withdraws-its-fire-and-...

Carnival has removed the paperwork in question and denied any current plan to use the technique.

Southampton-based cruise line firm Carnival UK has withdrawn a legal notice that could have led to so-called “fire and rehire” of 919 maritime workers.

Magna Carta should expand, and not limit, the seafarers’ rights

Magna carta should expand, and not limit, the seafarers’ rights
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | November 28,2023 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/542274/magna-carta-should-expand-and-...

Seafarers will be ‘penalized’ by the escrow provision that will downplay their rights guaranteed by the constitution instead of protecting and promoting their welfare.

2 Filipino crew of tanker safe in foiled hijack attempt off Yemen

2 Filipino crew of tanker safe in foiled hijack attempt off Yemen
John Eric Mendoza - November 27, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/223541/2-filipino-crew-of-tanker-safe-...

MANILA, Philippines — At least two Filipino seafarers were reported safe after the hijacking attempt of their vessel was foiled in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Monday.

One dead, 12 missing as cargo ship sinks off Greek island

One dead, 12 missing as cargo ship sinks off Greek island
Adis Ajdin November 27, 2023 https://splash247.com/one-dead-12-missing-as-cargo-ship-sinks-off-greek-...

A major rescue operation was launched over the weekend after a cargo ship with 14 crewmembers sank in the rough seas off the coast of Lesbos island in Greece.

The Comoros-flagged ship Raptor sank 4.5 nautical miles southwest of Lesbos early on Sunday.

Ilonggo seafarer Leonardo Flores among 17 Filipinos hostaged by Houthi rebels in Yemen

Ilonggo seafarer among 17 Filipinos hostaged by Houthi rebels in Yemen
Teresa D. Ellera Nov 24, 2023 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/whereabouts-unknown-ilonggo-seafarer-...

The family of an Ilonggo seafarer is worried about his situation after it was confirmed that he is among the 17 Filipinos held captive aboard the cargo vessel Galaxy Leader hijacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on November 19.

Coast Guard-Bacolod directs distressed vessel to prove seaworthiness

Coast Guard-Bacolod directs distressed vessel to prove seaworthiness
Nanette Guadalquiver November 22, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1214169

Bulk carrier crew still in Turkish prison, in shabby “drug trafficking” case

Bulk carrier crew still in Turkish prison, in shabby “drug trafficking” case
Mikhail Voytenko November 25, 2023 http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2023/11/25/bulk-carrier-crew-still-in-tu...

'NO INTENTION TO HARM' | DFA: 17 Filipinos in hijacked cargo ship safe

'NO INTENTION TO HARM' | DFA: 17 Filipinos in hijacked cargo ship safe
Nov 25, 2023, https://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/no-intention-to-harm-dfa-17-filipinos...

THE 17 Filipino seafarers who have been held hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in a hijacked Israel-linked cargo ship in the Red Sea were safe, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Panay News Editorial: Prioritize welfare of Filipino seafarers

Prioritize welfare of Filipino seafarers
November 25, 2023 https://www.panaynews.net/prioritize-welfare-of-filipino-seafarers/

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