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Carnival cruise passengers say these cruise ship jobs seem brutal
Alisha dos Santos Feb 19, 2025 https://www.thestreet.com/travel/carnival-cruise-passengers-say-these-cr...

The cruise line’s brand ambassador asked passengers to share their opinions on the most challenging jobs aboard its ships.

To some people, working on a Carnival cruise ship might sound like fun.

Lost at sea: The maritime scandal leaving 3,000 fighting for their lives
Connor Morpurgo • 29 Jan 2025 https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/01/29/lost-at-sea-the-maritime-scandal-l...

In a shocking report, Associated Press has revealed that cases of neglected workers stuck on board their ship have doubled in 2024, with their employers leaving them with no viable means to survive, and thousands of miles away from their families in vast ocean desperation.

New tool allows shipowners to better manage crew well-being
Sandra Boga 19 February 2025

A new crew well-being assessment tool is aiming to change how shipping companies address the increasing mental and physical health issues faced by seafarers.

Singapore-based maritime learning provider WiseStella has unveiled a new module designed for direct use by shipping companies, rather than third parties, through an interactive digital survey.

Splash survey sees average crew numbers onboard declining
February 18, 2025 https://splash247.com/splash-survey-sees-average-crew-numbers-onboard-de...

More than 70% of respondents to Splash’s brand new survey conducted in association with Inmarsat believe ships will be crewed by fewer people onboard come the year 2035.

Bulk carrier with 23 crew onboard runs aground in China
The Editorial Team February 20, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/bulk-carrier-with-23-crew-onboard-runs-aground-in...

PCG lauds foreign cargo ship for rescuing Pinoy fisherman off Mindoro
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz February 19, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1244470

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lauded the Norway-flagged ship MV Sunny Victory after it rescued a stranded Filipino fisherman west of Calavite Point in Mindoro on Monday.

MARINA, ITF to introduce mental health training for seafarers
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1244259

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has partnered with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to introduce mental health training to maritime academies in the Philippines to better equip seafarers with mental health awareness and stress management.

A Legacy for Filipino Seafarers
February 21, 2025 https://pia.gov.ph/a-legacy-for-filipino-seafarers/

Under the chandeliers of Malacañang Palace, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. stood as a defining moment in his administration unfolded—the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.

No.207　Policy Imperatives for the Mental Health of Filipino Overseas Seafarers
Ronahlee A. Asuncion

*Even with the prevalence of mental health issues among Filipino overseas seafarers, it still continues to be a hidden struggle among them.
*The huge gap in addressing their mental health needs necessitates implementing a multi-stakeholder approach and putting in place proactive measures to strengthen mental health policies and programs of all duty bearers.

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DMW to file cases vs agency that abandoned fisherfolk in San Diego
Jean Mangaluz - February 17, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/02/17/2422182/dmw-file-cases-vs-...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday, February 17, said that it will file cases against the manning agency that abandoned four Filipino fisherfolk.