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ASIA PACIFIC: Philippines and Maersk to jointly upskill Filipino seafarers in methanol handling
Rhys Berry 26 March 2025 https://www.bunkerspot.com/asia/64709-asia-pacific-philippines-and-maers...

The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and shipping giant Maersk will work together to increase Filipino seafarers’ knowledge and understanding of methanol as a marine fuel.

Chinese crew 'mysteriously' disappear before Manila vessel inspection
Cristina Chi - March 24, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/03/24/2430749/chinese-crew-myste...

MANILA, Philippines — Eight Chinese crew members appeared to have "mysteriously disembarked" from a foreign vessel hours before Philippine authorities inspected their ship at the Manila Anchorage Area last week, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

Dizon pushes out-of-the-box solutions to ease seafarers’ lives
Raffy Ayeng 25 Mar 2025 https://tribune.net.ph/2025/03/25/dizon-pushes-out-of-the-box-solutions-...

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has urged officials of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to develop innovative ways to make life easier for Filipino seafarers, reducing hassle and stress in their profession.

28 Chinese illegally working as ship crew
Yashika F. Torib March 26, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/26/business/maritime/28-chinese-ille...

TWENTY-EIGHT Chinese were discovered by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to be working illegally on three vessels at the Manila Anchorage during an inspection last March 20.

Crews from Solong and Stena Immaculate Return Home as Salvage Continues
Mar 20, 2025 https://maritime-executive.com/article/crews-from-solong-and-stena-immac...

Crew saved from the Stena Immaculate in the UK (Crowley)

Bringing a holistic approach to crew wellbeing firmly on board ship
Sue Terpilowski March 21, 2025 https://seanews.co.uk/environment/bringing-a-holistic-approach-to-crew-w...

With crews spending less time in port, it’s now vital for them to be able to access all the support they need while at sea – whenever and wherever they need it.

Deadly Explosion Onboard Bulk Carrier Off Goa Injures 3 & Kills 1 Crew Member
MI News Network March 22, 2025 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/deadly-explosion-onboard-bul...

The Indian Navy and Coast Guard conducted a successful rescue operation, saving 3 crew members from a ship that had suffered a massive explosion.

AI, automation and the future of maritime jobs
Splash March 24, 2025 https://splash247.com/ai-automation-and-the-future-of-maritime-jobs/

Mark Charman, CEO and founder of Faststream Recruitment, on why human skills still matter.

Trump’s tariff war only directly impacting 1.5% of global seaborne trade volumes for now
Sam Chambers March 24, 2025 https://splash247.com/trumps-tariff-war-only-directly-impacting-1-5-of-g...

DMW assures aid for repatriated seafarers
Marita Moaje March 20, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1246482