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Filipino Crew Members Removed From Carnival Pride Spark Protest
Frank M September 18, 2025 https://cruiseradio.net/filipino-crew-members-removed-from-carnival-prid...

Marina pushes four priority maritime bills
Genivi Verdejo September 17, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/09/17/business/maritime/marina-pushes-f...

PAMI files petition vs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
Yashika F. Torib https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/money/pami-files-petition-vs-magna-carta-...

Philippine shipbuilding at risk without local supply chain support, states report
Liz Lagniton September 16, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippine-shipbuilding-at-risk-without-lo...

Seafarers, OFWs honored on maritime awareness month
Marita Moaje September 15, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1258775

MANILA – Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac honored on Monday overseas Filipino workers, including seafarers, as they embody the country’s archipelagic identity and maritime strength.

Medical evacuation operations at sea - Gqeberha and Durban and a patient assisted on a yacht at Durban Marina
14 September 2025 https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/sunday-14-september-medical-evacuation-o...

Activists Protest Filipino Crew Deportations From Baltimore Cruise Ship
Catie Kovelman Sep 15, 2025 https://www.cruisehive.com/activists-protest-filipino-crew-deportations-...

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OrbitMI: Who will be the winners in the connected maritime era?
Sam Chambers September 10, 2025 https://splash247.com/orbitmi-who-will-be-the-winners-in-the-connected-m...

OrbitMI chief executive Ali Riaz is convinced shipping is entering what he calls the “connected maritime era” — a decisive break from fragmented decision-making toward integrated, AI-driven systems that let owners act before market shifts or risks fully materialise.

UK Seafaring Community Could Nearly Halve By 2040
MI News Network September 12, 2025 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/uk-seafaring-community-could...

A report commissioned by the Maritime Charities Group has found that the number of UK seafarers could fall dramatically by 2040.

Protecting Filipino seafarers – from law to lifeline
The Editorial Board September 9, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/09/09/opinion/editorial/protecting-fili...