Seafarers
Seafaring Profession, Ship Crew, Seafarer Welfare, Seafarer Rights
Gender equality: Standing up in face of adversity
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Karin Orsel, CEO and co-owner, Dutch-based ship management company MF Shipping Group, said the most prudent, yet rarely discussed,
Marcos leads signing of implementing rules for Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia Malaluan signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta
Distress calls at sea: Need for open reporting
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Peter Broadhurst, senior vice president, safety and regulatory, Inmarsat Maritime, said the shipping industry’s struggles to overcome its most
Philippines appeals Supreme Court ruling that permits commercial fishing in municipal waters
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has formally appealed to the Supreme Court (SC), asking it to reverse
CMA CGM Foundation launches converted container for storage of medicines in crisis zones
Developed with the expertise of the CMA CGM Group, in collaboration with Action Against Hunger, the PharmaBox is an innovative
CMA CGM Foundation, Salvation Army to distribute 500,000 meals across U.S.
The CMA CGM Foundation has expanded its Giving Across North America initiative into a yearlong effort to provide essential food
Adoption of UN convention against cybercrime amid sharp escalation in attacks
INTERPOL has welcomed the adoption of the United Nations (UN) Convention Against Cybercrime by the UN General Assembly as a
NYK recognizes for promoting LGBTQ+ initiatives in workplace
CMA CGM Foundation mobilizes for national food drive
In the face of growing food insecurity, which now affects 7 million people in France, the CMA CGM Foundation is renewing its support for the
Effective communication important to psychological safety, wellbeing, and retention of seafarers
As mental healthcare for seafarers becomes an industry priority, the important role that effective communication plays in supporting seafarers’ mental health, performance, and retention cannot
Top five most unusual DHL deliveries 2024
Parcels, pallets, planeloads, and packed shipping containers are what people typically associate with DHL Group. However, this only scratches the surface of the company’s capabilities.
Singapore, MOL partner to offer maritime tertiary scholarships
The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) November 27 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in developing a talent
Philippines, EU partner to elevate standards of Filipino seafarers
Maritime safety, security in age of digitalization
Seafarers’ challenges in complex maritime environment
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Captain Yves Vandenborn, head of loss prevention (Asia Pacific), NorthStandard, a Protection and Indemnity (P&I) club, states that the
From chief cook to successful businessman
After 13 years as a chief cook on ships, navigating oceans and feeding crews from around the world, Keith Winston Bagtasos made a bold decision
Piracy incidents lowest since 1994 but threats to seafarers remain
In the first nine months of 2024, reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery fell to the lowest levels since 1994, according to the latest
Advocates say Filipino teachers are overworked, underpaid
The Philippine education system is in a state of crisis, burdened by insufficient budget allocations, outdated curricula, and a growing disconnect between what is taught
Philippines’ MARINA upgrades ship officers’ training course
The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has revamped the Management Level Course (MLC) to streamline the path for maritime officers aspiring to senior positions like
Breaking barriers as woman captain
Captain Hettie Geenen has been sailing the waters for years as a woman sailor breaking barriers in the male-dominated industry. She has inspired women across
Philippine Coast Guard bids farewell to Rear Admiral Armando Balilo, appoints new spokesperson
After more than two decades as the face of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and its operations, Rear Admiral Armando Balilo officially retired on September
Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers: Maritime Law Still Lacking
After 20 years, the Philippines finally has a Magna Carta for seafarers. Still, while hailed by proponents as a landmark law aimed at safeguarding the
Philippines marks National Maritime Week with job fair
Philippines, U.S. hold naval drills in West Philippine Sea amid rising tensions with China
The Philippines and the United States conducted their fifth joint maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Armed
China agrees to Filipino resupply missions at Ayungin Shoal, after violent clash one year ago
The Philippines and China have agreed to indefinitely implement a framework that allows Manila to conduct resupply missions and troop
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