The latest version of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers removed the controversial provision on the execution bond, aiming to protect the welfare of seafarers in accordance with international maritime law standards. The bill was withdrawn for review after facing debates on disability claims and other contentious issues.
The Seafarers International Research Centre and Cardiff University are studying healthcare for seafarers in the cruise and cargo industries. They aim to assess seafarers’ health status and healthcare accessibility while onboard, providing recommendations for improved healthcare provision. The report will be available online until 2025, inviting participation from employed seafarers.
A Filipino seafarer tragically died after falling from a crane on a bulker in India. Quirao Earl Wilhelm Azarcon, 26, was cleaning the structure’s cabin when he fell 30 feet. Despite using a safety belt, he sustained fatal head and facial injuries. An investigation is underway, and arrangements will be made for his repatriation.
Assailants of unidentifiable source have boarded the merchant vessel Basilisk in the Indian Ocean, marking a new piracy attack in…
The House of Representatives ratified the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, awaiting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signature. Kabayan Partylist Rep. Ron Salo hailed it as a victory for the maritime industry, emphasizing the bill’s provisions to enhance seafarers’ rights, safety, and welfare. The legislation aims to strengthen the maritime sector and support the domestic maritime industry.
The shortage of on-board training berths for Indian seafarers is causing concern within the maritime industry. Entry-level seafarers must undergo…
The 21 crew members of the MV Dali ship that collided with the Baltimore bridge, causing its collapse, have been…
Rescuers in the Bahamas are currently conducting a search for two experienced female sailors who went missing after their eco-friendly…
The Philippines has been added to the International Maritime Organization’s Whitelist, showcasing its excellence in producing top-notch seafarers. The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Industry Authority highlighted the country’s commitment to high standards in maritime education and training. This recognition signifies that Filipino seafarers meet strict international standards set by the IMO.
The European Maritime Safety Agency has released the Seafarer Statistics in the EU report for the year 2022. The report…
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) recently recognized 27 women seafarers for their significant contributions to the maritime…
The maritime industry is experiencing a significant shift towards gender equality, with initiatives like Columbia Group’s female cadet mentoring program…
Hungary arrested the captain of a Swiss cruise ship involved in a fatal collision on the Danube, leaving two dead and five missing. The captain, a Czech citizen, faces charges for failing to stop and render aid. The search for the missing continues as investigations unfold. Reuters © 2024.
Three Syrian crewmembers are thought to have died when their 36-year-old ship collided with another ship and sank along the Ukrainian grain corridor bordering Romania. The Tanzanian-flagged, 1988-built Mohammed Z sank after colliding with the Turkish-owned Michel, prompting a search and rescue operation with one crew member hospitalized.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reports that Indian seafarers are the most abandoned nationality, with 411 cases recorded so far in 2024. Two vessels in the UAE have all-Indian crew members abandoned in extreme conditions, highlighting the urgent need for attention to the plight of seafarers worldwide.
