Filipino Seafarers' Charter: Upholding Rights and Welfare
The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers was set for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to sign on February 26, but the bill was withdrawn due to…
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Kongsberg Digital's Maritime Training Initiatives in the Philippines
Kongsberg Digital (KDI), a Norwegian firm, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maritime Industry Authority in the…
EU Reverses Proposed Ban on Filipino Seafarers’ Training Issues
The European Commission has decided to continue recognizing seafarer certificates issued by the Philippines, despite ongoing concerns regarding the…
ITF Considers 'Red Listing' Filipino Manning Agency for Crew Abuses
Able Maritime Seafarers Inc., a manning agency based in the Philippines, is on the verge of being red-listed by the International Transport…
Seafarer-Led Initiative Celebrates Success at Crew Connect 2024
The inaugural meet and greet of Seatrade Maritime, conducted in partnership with Tommy Olofsen, conference chair of Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect…
Philippines President Advocates Seafarer Training for New Fuels
The Philippines holds the title of the world’s largest supplier of seafarers to international shipping, a designation that President Marcos Jr.…
Philippines Seafaring Industry Faces Crucial EMSA STCW Audit
The upcoming audit by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) is scheduled from February 24 to March 15, focusing on the Philippines’…
Red Listing Able Maritime: A Step Toward Ending Seafarer Abuse
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has officially red-listed Able Maritime Seafarers Inc due to its failure to address serious…
Medical Repatriation Trends of Filipino Seafarers: A Decadal Study
The maritime industry is vital to global trade, with seafarers serving as its backbone. However, their unique working conditions expose them to…
Philippines Condemns Chinese Ships for Scarborough Shoal Collision
On Tuesday, the Philippines condemned China’s “reckless behaviour” following an incident in the South China Sea where two Chinese…
Digitizing Seafarer Certification in the Philippines with ICS and LR
A landmark agreement has been established between Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and the Maritime…
NYK Partners with Kadmos to Elevate Seafarer Payroll Solutions
On June 12, Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) announced a significant move to acquire 100% of Kadmos Holding GmbH, a Berlin-based fintech…