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"That's slavery": The seafarers stranded and forgotten at sea
Katie McQue https://www.context.news/money-power-people/long-read/thats-slavery-the-...

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Seafarer abandonment cases have reached unprecedented levels in 2025, with a 30% increase compared with the same period in 2024.

ATPI: PH remains key source of seafarers
Ted Cordero/RSJ/GMA Integrated News November 18, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/966514/atpi-ph-rema...

The Philippines remains to be a top source of seafarers worldwide due to its pool of English proficient and highly skilled talents, according to global marine travel and logistics company ATPI.

Organizations shake hands to strengthen welfare of Filipino seafarers
The Editorial Team November 18, 2025 https://safety4sea.com/organizations-shake-hands-to-strengthen-welfare-o...

Filipina NAMED Seafarer of the Year in Crew Connect Global Awards
Yashika F. Torib November 19, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/11/19/business/maritime/filipina-named-...

From sea power to industrial power: Shipbuilding can spark a Filipino industrial revolution
Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin -November 12, 2025 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2025/11/12/2486508/sea-power-industrial...

Filipino seafarers power P1.06 trillion boost to PH economy | ANC

Seafarer safety takes centre stage in times of geopolitical tensions
https://cyprus-mail.com/2025/11/12/seafarer-safety-takes-centre-stage-in...

The safety of seafarers in times of geopolitical unrest dominated the opening sessions of the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global conference in Manila, as industry leaders stressed the urgent need to protect crews navigating increasingly volatile seas.

Seafarers routinely have to falsify work and rest hours
Marcus Hand November 12, 2025 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/seafarers-routinely-have-to-fa...

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Shore leave crisis for seafarers
Marcus Hand November 11, 2025 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/shore-leave-crisis-for-seafarers

Workload and lack of time in port result in crew spending months on board ship without ever setting foot on land.

Think tank: PH seafaring industry spurs over P1T boost to economy
Philippine News Agency Nov 12, 2025 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/think-tank-ph-seafaring-industry-spurs-o...

THE Philippine seafaring industry remains a vital lifeline for the national economy, generating over P1.06 trillion in total output and supporting nearly 400,000 jobs in 2024, based on a study by the Center for Research and Communication (CRC).