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Seafarer health survey launches
Sam Chambers May 24, 2024 https://splash247.com/seafarer-health-survey-launches/

Cardiff University is researching the important area of seafarers’ health and access to health care. All active seafarers working onboard cruise or cargo-related ships have been invited to take part in either a confidential online questionnaire or an interview.

Seafarer injured in Somali pirate attack
Marcus Hand May 24, 2024 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/piracy/seafarer-injured-somali-pirate-...

Seventeen crew of a general cargoship Basilisk are safe after a pirate attack off Somalia.

EU NAVFOR operation ATALANTA said one its warships had secured the Liberian-flagged, 17,809 dwt, general cargo ship which was attacked on 23 May.

ITF adds two more countries to FOC list, as seafarer abandonment hits new highs
17 May 2024 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/itf-adds-two-more-count...

The International Transport Workers' Federation has added the ship registries of two more countries, Gabon and Eswatini, to its list of Flags of convenience (FOCs).

Filipino seafarer dies in fall from crane on bulker
Gary Dixon 24 May 2024 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/filipino-seafarer-dies-in-fall...

A Filipino crew member has died in a fall on a bulker in India.

The New Indian Express reported that the 26-year-old plunged 30 feet (9.1 metres) from a crane on the Malta-flag 34,300-dwt Yuka D (built 2011) berthed at Paradip port on Wednesday.

Seafarer deployment saw an all-time high in 2023 —DMW
TED CORDERO, May 25, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/907962/seafarer-dep...

The Philippines saw an all-time high deployment of seafarers in 2023, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Saturday.

Dark fleet flags attempting to bribe states to avoid detention
Sam Chambers May 22, 2024 https://splash247.com/dark-fleet-registers-seen-bribing-flag-states-to-a...

Dark fleet facilitators are attempting to persuade flag states to turn a blind eye to their operations, a new report from one of the world’s top shipping inspectorates has warned.

MARINA warns vs unauthorized online services for seafarers
May 23, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907732/marina-unauthor...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Thursday cautioned the public against unauthorized online groups offering to process documents for seafarers.

Seafarer Explains Why They Bring Two Months’ Worth of Food on Ships
Jay-r Santiago May 18, 2024 https://philnews.ph/2024/05/18/seafarer-explains-why-they-bring-two-mont...

A seafarer bravely shared the reasons behind the practice of bringing plenty of food before boarding a ship for work.

SSS pledges strong social security protection for Filipino seafarers
John Lester M. Naguna May 17, 2024 https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/05/17/sss-pledges-strong-social-security-pr...

MANILA, (PIA) -- The Social Security System (SSS) vowed to champion the social security benefits of Filipino seafarers following the creation of the Maritime Industry Tripartite Council (MITC) on Friday.

Labor group lauds Laguesma, Remulla for upholding Pinoy seafarers rights
Aaron Recuenco May 19, 2024 https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/19/labor-group-lauds-laguesma-remulla-for-uphol...

A federation of labor groups advocating for the welfare of seafarers lauded on Sunday, May 19, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for opposing the imposition of an execution bond in awards of disability claims.