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MARINA: ILO Reaffirms Philippine Seafarers’ Compliance With International Standards
PAGEONE May 20, 2025 https://pageone.ph/marina-ilo-reaffirms-philippine-seafarers-compliance-...

The International Labor Organization (ILO) has reaffirmed the compliance of the Philippine Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) with international standards after the conclusion of an independent evaluation.

Marina boosts seafarer careers with education plan
Genivi Verdejo May 21, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/21/business/maritime/marina-boosts-s...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is working with maritime stakeholders to develop a Ladderized Maritime Education and Training (LMET) Framework, aimed at creating flexible learning pathways from non-degree certifications to full maritime degrees.

MARINA gathers experts in FGD to shape ladderized maritime education program
May 15, 2025 SMNI news https://smninewschannel.com/marina-gathers-experts-in-fgd-to-shape-ladde...

Marina flags shipping line for overloading
14 May 2025 https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/money/marina-flags-shipping-line-for-over...

Passengers onboard MV Steve Albert. PHOTO FROM MARINA

4 Filipino seafarers probed after SKorea drug bust
Philippine News Agency May 15, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/15/news/national/4-filipino-seafarer...

FOUR Filipino seafarers are still being investigated in South Korea, while 16 have already been repatriated to the Philippines following a record-breaking drug bust by the Korea Coast Guard.

Empowering Filipino seafarers for a sustainable global maritime future
May 9, 2025 https://splash247.com/empowering-filipino-seafarers-for-a-sustainable-gl...

Filipino seafarers represent the largest global crew contingent but are we doing enough to support them for tomorrow’s shipping industry, asks Mailyn Borillo, managing director, OSM Thome Philippines.

Seafarer satisfaction stabilises despite ageing vessels pushing crew members to the limit
Sandra Boga 8 May 2025 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/seafarer-satisfaction-sta...

Mounting maintenance demand putting strain on resources

Seafarers’ onboard happiness has marginally improved, although problems linked to ageing vessels are a concern, according to a survey.

Panamanian Seafarer Employment Sees 12% Growth in Early 2025
May 14, 2025 https://www.marinelink.com/news/panamanian-seafarer-employment-sees-525739

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has announced a 12% rise in employment contracts for Panamanian seafarers during the first four months of 2025, a promising result attributed to the strategic efforts led by the Seafarer Recruitment Committee.

Candidates weigh in on maritime issues
Yashika F. Torib May 14, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/14/business/maritime/candidates-weig...

THREE political candidates who vied for national positions in the 2025 Philippine midterm elections weighed in on the most pressing maritime industry challenges and disclosed political platforms that will address this.

MARINA seeks passage of shipbuilding bill in 20th Congress
Roumina Pablo May 13, 2025 https://portcalls.com/marina-seeks-passage-of-shipbuilding-bill-in-20th-...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is seeking passage of the proposed bill for the development of the country’s shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) industry in the 20th Congress.