Seafarers
Seafaring Profession, Ship Crew, Seafarer Welfare, Seafarer Rights
IMO Chief Considers Philippine Seafarer Training as a Benchmark for Maritime Regulations
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) emphasized the pivotal role of the Philippines in modernizing global seafarer training standards during the Regional Forum on the Effective
Concerns Regarding Seafarers on Retired Interislander Ferry
The Aratere ferry, recently renamed Vega and sold to a buyer in India, has raised concerns regarding the welfare of its crew, who have been
Shipping needs to fix its flaws or vessel abandonment will increase: SRI
The abandonment of seafarers by unscrupulous shipowners is reaching record levels, according to a recent report by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), but it
$360 Million Investment in LNG Ships and AI Hub Reflects Changes in the Maritime Industry
CMA CGM’s recent strategic investment in India signifies a significant move towards enhancing its operational and technological capacities within the
Indian Authorities Increase Efforts to Locate Missing Seafarer on Singapore-Flagged Vessel
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has ramped up efforts to locate Sarthak Mohapatra, an Indian cadet seafarer who went
Indian Authorities Increase Efforts to Locate Missing Seafarer on Singapore-Flagged Vessel
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) is actively searching for Indian seafarer Sarthak Mohapatra, reported missing from the Singapore-flagged merchant
Australia and the Philippines Strengthen Maritime Partnership for Trade and Seafarers
Australia and the Philippines are enhancing their maritime cooperation to bolster trade growth and better protect seafarers, as evidenced by
Australia and the Philippines Enhance Maritime Cooperation
Australia and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation by mutually recognizing seafarer certificates, significantly simplifying administrative processes for both nations. This
Japan emphasizes the contribution of Filipino seafarers to the global maritime economy.
On a recent celebratory occasion, the Japanese government emphasized the significant contribution of Filipino seafarers to the global maritime economy, highlighting that they make up
Japan Emphasizes Contribution of Filipino Seafarers to Global Maritime Economy
On Tuesday, the Japanese government highlighted the crucial role of Filipino seafarers in the global maritime economy, emphasizing that they make up about 70% of
Piracy will continue to affect seafarers if we do not start taking action, warns Mental Health Support Solutions
Seafarers continue to face serious mental health challenges following encounters with maritime piracy, according to Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), member of OneCare Group. Clinical Psychologist at MHSS, Alexander
Exposing the Global Crisis of Seafarer Exploitation
Singapore Unions Strengthen COVID-19 Response Efforts
Menawethan Freight Ship Begins Sea Trials in Vietnam
Innovative Sustainable Crewing Guidelines for Seafarer Welfare
India: The Emerging Talent Hub for Global Shipping Industry
Eight Smart Buoys to Boost Sea Safety in Singapore by 2026
Filipino Authorities Halt Agency Following ITF Red List Alert
Panama Maritime Authority Confirms Indian Seafarer Certificate Validity
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued a statement reaffirming its stance regarding the recognition of Certificates of Competence and Proficiency Certificates from the Maritime
A*STAR and Maritime Safety Centre Join Forces for Safer Navigation
In Singapore, a significant partnership has been established between A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP)’s Centre of Excellence in Maritime
Vietnam’s Largest Whale Cemetery: A Spiritual Connection to the Sea
Ngoc Lang Nam Hai, located along the serene shoreline of Phuoc Hai commune in Ho Chi Minh City, is Vietnam’s largest whale cemetery. Known locally
India Issues Alert on Unapproved Seafarer Recruitment
In response to increasing instances of malpractices in maritime recruitment, the Indian government has issued a comprehensive 10-point advisory aimed at protecting seafarers from fraud
Philippines Seafarer Deployment Declines 54% in 2020
The Philippines has seen a significant decline in the deployment of seafarers overseas, with figures from the Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the Maritime
DG Shipping Hosts Seafarers’ Recruitment and Welfare Symposium
The Directorate General of Shipping (SWFS) is hosting a pivotal Symposium on Seafarers’ Recruitment & Welfare at the CIDCO Convention Centre in Vashi, Mumbai. This
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
Seafarer Abandonment: Addressing a Growing Maritime Crisis
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has issued a concerning report highlighting that Indian seafarers faced the highest rates of abandonment for the second consecutive
India Bans Foreign Authorities from Maritime Training
Philippines Mobilizes to Evacuate Seafarers from Ukraine
China and Philippines Unite to Aid Seafarers After Bulker Sinks
Indonesia Parliament to Approve Sea Boundary with Vietnam
Cambodia Faces New Challenges Over Maritime Border Disputes
Pakistan and Malaysia Forge Partnership for Port Collaboration and Marine Cadet Training
TCCS Marine Establishes Institute to Enhance Maritime Training in Malaysia
Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 Scheduled for February 21 at Naval War College Verem
The Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 is set to take place on February 21 at the Naval War College in Verem,
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