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Filipino Seafarers Rescued From Abusive Employer In Fiji
Associate Editor November 22, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/filipino-seafarers-rescued-from-abusive-em...

Minervagracht Crew Denied Opportunity To Evade Gulf Of Aden
Associate Editor November 21, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/minervagracht-crew-denied-opportunity-to-e...

Exploring The Educational Pathways For Filipino Seafarers
Associate Editor November 20, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/exploring-the-educational-pathways-for-fil...

Why investigative failures put us all at risk
20 November 2025 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/why-investigative-...

Nautilus is shining a light on life-changing injuries sustained by a seafarer while unlashing cargo at the Port of Liverpool – and working with the ITF to find out why no thorough investigation has been conducted by the flag state or UK authorities. Rob Coston reports

Maryland advocacy groups aim to spread the word on Filipino seafarer deportations
Dennis Valera November 19, 2025 https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/maryland-filipino-seafarers-port-...

Maryland advocacy groups say Filipino seafarers are being targeted, including at the Port of Baltimore.

Those deportations are happening as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement efforts.

Exploring the Educational Pathways for Filipino Seafarers
Associate Editor November 20, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/exploring-the-educational-pathways-for-fil...

Philippine seafaring industry helping economy hurdle uncertain economic times
Komfie Manalo November 19, 2025 https://thechronicle.com.ph/philippine-seafaring-industry-helping-econom...

Global demand for Filipino seafarers up on shipping, offshore demand growth — ATPI
Myla Iglesias November 17, 2025 https://malaya.com.ph/business/business-news/global-demand-for-filipino-...

Denmark backs revitalization of PH shipbuilding, repair industry
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz November 12, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1263163

MANILA – The Danish Embassy in Manila on Thursday expressed support for the Philippines’ revitalization of its shipbuilding and ship repair industry (SBSR) led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA).

Dutch shipowners defend lower pay rates for foreign seafarers
November 13, 2025 https://www.dutchnews.nl/2025/11/dutch-shipowners-defend-lower-pay-rates...

Seafarers from the Philippines and Indonesia should be paid the same wages as their Dutch counterparts, according to a Dutch foundation which has called on shipping firms to take action or face a mass claim court case.