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Singapore-flagged ship boarded by pirates found; all 20 crew members reported safe
Aqil Hamzah 17 April 2023 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-flagged-ship-boarded-by...

SINGAPORE - The Success 9, a Singapore-flagged vessel that was boarded by pirates about 570km off the Ivory Coast last Monday, was found on Saturday evening and all its 20 crew members, including a Singaporean, are safe.

Palace vows to stop ‘horrific’ practices against Pinoy seafarers
Prince Golez April 17, 2023 https://politics.com.ph/2023/04/17/palace-vows-to-stop-horrific-practice...

The Marcos administration has committed to put an end to the atrocious practices against the Philippine seafaring industry, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Monday.

Good news for our maritime industry
Philip Cu Unjieng Apr 16, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/15/good-news-for-our-maritime-industry

More than 50,000 Filipino seafarers, who are gainfully employed by European shipping lines, must have heaved a collective sigh of relief two weeks ago. In a nutshell, the report of the European Commission extending the recognition of seafarer’s certificates issued by the Philippines, was a reprieve for Filipino seafarers.

Call for seafarer centres to urgently provide more welfare support for women
17 April 2023

Port-based welfare centres have been asked to urgently improve their services to meet the specific needs of women at sea and support industry efforts to attract and retain female crew. Deborah McPherson reports

Port strikes take their toll on supply chains and seafarers
Sam Chambers April 13, 2023 https://splash247.com/port-strikes-take-their-toll-on-supply-chains-and-...

The number of port strikes around the world has been growing over the past year, causing headaches for supply chain providers as well as distress for seafarers denied shore leave.

CA affirms mediator approval of seafarer’s disability claim
John Victor D. Ordoñez April 13, 2023 https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2023/04/13/516631/ca-affirms-mediat...

THE Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld a ruling by the National Conciliation and Mediation Board’s (NCMB), which had ordered Magsaysay Maritime Corp. to pay a seafarer $60,000, following a permanent injury to his leg sustained while on duty.

European Maritime Group welcomes EU decision on Filipino seafarer certificates
Jaleen Ramos Apr 13, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/12/european-maritime-group-welcomes-eu-decision...

The Joint Maritime Committee of the Dutch, German, Nordic, and Norwegian Chambers of Commerce welcomed the decision of the European Commission to maintain recognition of Filipino seafarers' certificates.

Philippines Outlines New Initiatives to Improve Seafarer Training
Apr 12, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/philippines-outlines-new-initiati...

15 maritime programs shut for noncompliance
Nestor Corrales - April 12, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1755178/15-maritime-programs-shut-for-nonc...

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), and maritime higher education institutions have crafted an enhanced curriculum to address deficiencies in the country’s maritime education and meet international standards.

Who is a seafarer under the Magna Carta?
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO - | April 11,2023 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/498019/who-is-a-seafarer-under-the-ma...

A Seafarer refers to any person who “is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board a ship to which this Act applies”.

The definition is lifted from House Bill 7325 or the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading last March 6, 2023.