London, United Kingdom—Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking repatriation, compensation...
Manila, Philippines—Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and...
Paris, France—Two major shipping groups on Saturday suspended navigation through the Gulf as conflict flared between the United States, Israel and Iran, piling onto a...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is considering a new circular aimed at preventing a recurrence of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking and enhancing...
London, United Kingdom—Member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will decide on Friday whether to formally adopt a plan to cut carbon emissions in...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday inaugurated the HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic, calling it a milestone in reviving the country’s shipbuilding industry and...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday raised concerns over seafarers being forced to spend their entire vacation leaves attending face-to-face refresher courses instead of spending...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to empowering Filipino seafarers, calling them the “quiet strength” behind global trade and...
Quezon City first district Rep. Juan Carlos Atayde on Monday hailed the signing of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers Act, which he said would "bring...
As one of the backbones of the Philippine economy, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) plays a pivotal role in the country’s maritime industry. With...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday that the country’s maritime industry needs to adapt to new technologies and secure emerging opportunities through the...
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will strictly comply with the standards of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) within three months...
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental—In a bid to strengthen its research and development arsenal, the Department of Science and Technology met 100 maritime experts,...
