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PAMI files petition vs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
Yashika F. Torib April 23, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/23/business/maritime/pami-files-peti...

THE Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) challenging Republic Act 12021, or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, citing potential negative impact on maritime education and training.

Gov’t programs considered to address mental health issues among seafarers
Martin Sadongdong Apr 25, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/25/gov-t-programs-considered-to-address-mental-...

The national government is mulling the formulation of more intervention programs to help tackle the growing concerns over the widespread mental health issues among seafarers.

Seafarers to get 6.2% pay rise over the coming three years
Sam Chambers April 17, 2025 https://splash247.com/seafarers-to-get-6-2-pay-rise-over-the-coming-thre...

INTERCARGO Welcomes ILO Recognition of Seafarers as Key Workers
April 24, 2025 https://www.marinelink.com/news/intercargo-welcomes-ilo-recognition-525002

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) welcomes the recent decision at the International Labour Organization (ILO) to officially recognize seafarers as key workers under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

FFW: Execution bond of Magna Carta disproportionately punishes seafarers
Atty. Dennis Gorecho April 25, 2025 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/04/25/ffw-execution-bond-of-magna-car...

The execution bond requirement serves no legitimate purpose other than to delay the delivery of justice to seafarers who have already endured long and costly legal battles.

Female Seafarer Dies After Being Crushed During Unloading At Patras Port; 4 Arrested
MI News Network April 26, 2025 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/female-seafarer-dies-after-b...

A tragic accident occurred at the port of Patras late Thursday night when a 47-year-old female seafarer working in the hotel department of the Greek-chartered ferry AF Claudia was fatally hit by a reversing truck on the vessel’s ramp.

Greek Unions Call Strike After Seafarer is Killed as Ferry Unloads
Apr 25, 2025 https://maritime-executive.com/article/greek-unions-call-strike-after-se...

Seafarer from Iloilo dies in vessel capsizing
Rjay Zuriaga Castor April 22, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/22/regions/seafarer-from-iloilo-dies...

ILOILO CITY — A 24-year-old seafarer from Leon, Iloilo province was among the casualties when the Chinese-flagged dredging vessel he was working on capsized off the coast of Occidental Mindoro on April 15, 2025.

Mark Dave Calopez, serving as an engine cadet, was aboard the MV Hong Hai 16.

8 Filipino seafarers detained in Malaysia
Charie Abarca - April 18, 2025 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/273104/fwd-eight-filipino-seafarers-de...

MANILA, Philippines — Eight Filipino seafarers were detained in Malaysia for alleged violation of immigration laws and regulations, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) disclosed on Friday.

54 ships abandoned so far this year
Sam Chambers April 17, 2025 https://splash247.com/54-ships-abandoned-so-far-this-year/

The scourge of crew abandonment is proving very hard for global administrators to rein in.