Seafarers
Seafaring Profession, Ship Crew, Seafarer Welfare, Seafarer Rights
Philippine Embassy Probes Seafarers’ Denied U.S. Entry Issues
On October 21, the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, D.C., addressed concerns regarding the denial of entry experienced by Filipino seafarers at U.S. ports.
Developing a Future-Ready Maritime Workforce in the AI Era
Singapore is actively working to future-proof its maritime talent pipeline as the industry undergoes significant changes due to automation, artificial intelligence, and the push for
Netherlands Supports New Maritime Training Simulator in Vietnam
On November 13, 2025, a new maritime training simulator system was inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, by a joint venture known as UT
Seafarers Unity Day 2025: Celebrating India’s Maritime Power
The ‘Seafarers Unity Day 2025’ was celebrated at the Indian Sailors Home Society in Mumbai, honoring the dedication and resilience
Malaysia Urged to Strengthen Local Seafaring Workforce by Maritime Industry Leader
Strengthening Malaysia’s Local Seafarer Pool for Maritime Competitiveness In a recent statement, Datuk Seri Jeyenderan Ramasamy, CEO of Maritime Network
Netherlands Supports Establishment of Maritime Training Simulator Center in Vietnam
On November 13, 2025, a new maritime training simulator system was inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, by the
IIUM Lecturer Stands by Claim: Romans Learned Shipbuilding from Malay Seafarers
Solehah Yaacob, an Arabic language lecturer at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), faced criticism for suggesting that ancient Romans
New Training Initiative to Prepare 120 Future Seafarers in Five Years
Philippine Economy Boosted by $17B Annually from Seafarers
The Philippines is recognized as a prominent shipping nation, with its seafarers comprising over 25% of the global maritime workforce. Despite its significance, the economic
SNSU Engages with DG Shipping to Enhance Protections for Indian Seafarers
In a significant initiative to enhance protections for Indian seafarers, representatives from the Shivsena Navik Sena Union (SNSU) recently met with the Directorate General of
Indonesia Trains African Sailors to Enhance Maritime Influence
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation is actively investing in maritime diplomacy by training sailors from 13 countries in West and Central Africa. This initiative, led
Dutch Shipowners Justify Reduced Pay for Foreign Seafarers
A Dutch foundation, the Equal Justice Equal Pay Foundation, is advocating for equal pay for seafarers from the Philippines and Indonesia, arguing they should receive
Anger on the Streets Filipinos Mount Trillion Peso March Against Corruption
Since the first “Trillion Peso March” on 21 September, what began as a single day of outrage has swelled into
Navigating the Maritime Sector: Progress and Challenges
Nigeria’s maritime sector is essential for trade, revenue, and global engagement, reflecting both economic ambition and persistent challenges since independence
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