A recent report from the International Maritime Bureau found a rise in the number of seafarers taken hostage in 2024, up to 126 seafarers, from 73 in 2023, and 41 in 2022, despite an overall decline ...

The Chennai Port and the Kamarajar Port will soon have new exclusive clubs for seafarers with a host of amenities. When a ship reaches a port after a long journey, seafarers often look forward to ...

As the world increasingly relies on maritime transport for trade, Lankan seafarers are highly sought after in the international shipping industry, with over 1,000 employment opportunities available ...

These include the recent enactment of Republic Act 12021 or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which mandates the transfer of jurisdiction of all maritime schools in the country, including PMMA, ...

“It is with utmost joy that, after more than a year of captivity in Yemen, I announce the safe release of all seventeen [17] Filipino seafarers, together with the rest of the crew members of M/V ...

The seafarers were captured and held hostage by Houthi rebels in November 2023 while aboard the M/V Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea. The rebels took the 25-member crew, including 17 Filipinos, in ...

“It is with immense gratitude that we commend President Marcos and his administration for their tireless dedication to securing the freedom of our brave Filipino seafarers from the M/V Galaxy ...

In 2024, a significant increase in the abandonment of Indian seafarers was reported, with 899 cases, making it the worst year on record for seafarer abandonment. Issues such as unpaid wages ...

THE family of a missing cadet was brought to the attention of pertinent government agencies primarily those mandated to implement Republic Act No. 12021 or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. The ...

Kenyan seafarers have recently lost dozens of jobs and missed out on opportunities on cargo and cruise ships over the past year due to non-compliance with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) ...

Like the league’s Super Bowl logo. In years past, fans have examined seemingly benign designs for clues of who the NFL may be pushing toward the big game. Super Bowl 59’s logo featured heavy ...