Filipino Authorities Halt Agency Following ITF Red List Alert
A Philippines-based recruitment agency, Global Marine and Offshore Resources Inc., has faced suspension of its license due to unlawful practices,…
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Medical Repatriation Trends for Filipino Seafarers: A Decade Analysis
The maritime industry is vital for global trade, with seafarers as its core, yet their work involves significant health risks that sometimes…
Iran and Philippines Finalize Crew Swap for Seized St Nikolas
Iran has agreed to release the crew of the tanker St Nikolas, which it seized in January 2024, following a U.S. court’s action in 2023 that led to…
Philippines Mobilizes to Evacuate Seafarers from Ukraine
The Philippines is actively engaged in a rescue operation for seafarers stranded in Ukraine due to the ongoing Russian invasion. So far, 21 Filipino…
Iran Frees Filipino Seafarer from Seized Oil Tanker St. Nikolas
The situation surrounding the Filipino seafarers aboard the seized oil tanker, St. Nikolas, has seen recent developments, as confirmed by the…
Philippines Enlists Hackers Amid US Warnings of China Cyber Threats
Recent tensions in the South China Sea have drawn attention to the Philippines’ maritime vulnerabilities, but a more pressing concern lies in…
China and Philippines Unite to Aid Seafarers After Bulker Sinks
A search and rescue (SAR) operation is underway in the South China Sea following the distress call from the Singapore-flagged dry bulk carrier Devon…
Palawan to Host Maritime Security Forum Addressing Key Issues and Challenges
A one-day forum on civil maritime security is scheduled for November 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palawan State University Auditorium. This…
Philippines Postpones Key Bridge Project Award Due to China Concerns
The Philippines has postponed awarding a significant infrastructure project, part of a plan to construct one of the longest marine bridges in the…
Ferry Fire off Quezon, Philippines, Attributed to Electrical Short
On Wednesday night, at 22:49 local time, a ferry successfully docked at San Andres, bringing an end to a tense situation. All 119 passengers and…
Philippines Warship Sinks Ahead of Balikatan Exercises
The BRP Miguel Malvar, an 80-year-old vessel with a storied past dating back to World War II, was set to play a ceremonial role as a target ship…
NTMA Seafarer Graduation Ceremony Returns After Four Years
On June 7, 2022, the NYK-TDG Maritime Academy (NTMA) held its first graduation ceremony since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, marking a…