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Government exempts seafarers’ groups from tax, duties
Reine Juvierre S. Alberto May 1, 2025 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/05/01/government-exempts-seafarers-gr...

THE income and properties of seafarers’ legitimate labor organizations are now exempted from taxes and duties under the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

A call to action for maritime employers
Mark Charman May 1, 2025 https://splash247.com/a-call-to-action-for-maritime-employers/

Mark Charman, CEO and founder of Faststream Recruitment, provides readers with insights from his company’s latest Global Ship Operators Employment Report.

Engine room blast on Maersk container ship injures seafarers
Paul Peachey 1 May 2025

Maersk Sana was heading from the US to Singapore when a fire started in the main engine room

Two seafarers on an AP Moller-Maersk container ship were taken to hospital after an engine room blast left the vessel drifting in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Ang mahal ng tuition fee! Lacson vows to make seafarer education affordable
Billy Begas/POLITIKO | April 29, 2025 https://politiko.com.ph/2025/04/29/ang-mahal-ng-tuition-fee-lacson-vows-...

Independent senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson vowed to prioritize the passage of legislation that would make the education and training of aspiring seafarers affordable.

Marina stresses careful document review
Yashika F. Torib April 30, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/30/business/maritime/marina-stresses...

Boxship collides with bulker on Long Tau river in Vietnam
Bojan Lepic April 28, 2025 https://splash247.com/boxship-collides-with-bulker-on-long-tau-river-in-...

A bulker and a boxship collided late on Friday night on the Long Tau river near Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, resulting in the bulker partially sinking.

Marina swamped by defective seafarer’s book applications
Lorenz S. Marasigan April 28, 2025 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/04/28/marina-swamped-by-defective-sea...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is grappling with mounting challenges in processing seafarer’s book applications, with a “significant” number either incomplete or filed by applicants who fail to meet qualifications.

Money MattersL Reform or regression? Part II
Syed Ali Haider Zaid 28 April, 2025 https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/money-matters/1305725-reform-or-regr...

PAMI files petition vs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
Yashika F. Torib April 23, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/23/business/maritime/pami-files-peti...

THE Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) challenging Republic Act 12021, or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, citing potential negative impact on maritime education and training.

Gov’t programs considered to address mental health issues among seafarers
Martin Sadongdong Apr 25, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/25/gov-t-programs-considered-to-address-mental-...

The national government is mulling the formulation of more intervention programs to help tackle the growing concerns over the widespread mental health issues among seafarers.