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TUCP: Uphold safety and dignity of Filipino seafarers amid fatal anchor chain accident in Indonesia
March 21, 2025 https://journal.com.ph/tucp-uphold-safety-and-dignity-of-filipino-seafar...

Filipino seafarer dies, another hurt after anchor's chain snaps
GMA Integrated News March 19, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/content/939854/filipino-seaf...

A Filipino boat fitter of an oil tanker in Indonesia died, while another sustained injuries after being hit by the chain of the anchor following troubleshooting works.

DMW considering legal action after North Sea ship collision
JP SORIANO, March 18, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/939669/dmw-consider...

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is currently evaluating the possibility of filing a complaint after MV Solong, a container ship that carried Filipino crew, collided with an oil tanker off the northeastern coast of England last week.

DMW mulls legal action against MV Solong manning agency
Kimberly Anne Ojeda 18 Mar 2025 https://tribune.net.ph/2025/03/18/dmw-mulls-legal-action-against-mv-solo...

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is considering legal action against the licensed manning agency of the nine Filipino seafarers aboard the Portuguese-flagged MV Solong.

Marina holds decarbonization symposium as focus on greener shipping is set
Martin Sadongdong Mar 21, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/3/21/marina-holds-decarbonization-symposium-as-gl...

Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan (Photo: Marina)

MARINA steers PH maritime industry toward a greener future with decarbonization symposium
March 21, 2025 SMNI news https://smninewschannel.com/marina-steers-ph-maritime-industry-toward-a-...

MARINA services for seafarers now available via eGovPH app
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz March 20, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1246474

MANILA – Seafarers can now schedule an appointment for services of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through the eGovPH mobile app following the agency’s integration with the government portal.

Marina records big drop in complaints, 100% resolution rate in 2024
Yashika F. Torib March 19, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/19/business/maritime/marina-records-...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has recorded a significant decrease in the number of complaints it received in 2024 based on a report letter from the Office of the President.

Marina speeds up seafarer certification
Genivi Verdejo March 19, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/19/business/maritime/marina-speeds-u...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has significantly improved seafarer certificate processing through digital transformation, cutting times, eliminating queues and reducing costs by 50 percent.

MARINA, PCG, Batanes boost maritime safety
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz March 17, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1246159

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has partnered with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the local government of Batanes to enhance maritime safety and awareness.