Citing the provision of Republic Act No. 12021 or the Magna Carta of Seafarers, Cacdac said a manning agency is required to promptly provide information about its missing seafarers. “When there ...

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) warned overseas Filipino workers (OFW) of tighter border controls in eight European countries. In his Advisory No. 2, series of 2025, DMW Secretary Hans J.

By far, the most important topic on the agenda was how the industry and the international community can help limit and end a rise in the unjust treatment and criminalization of seafarers.

“Seafarers should not risk jail sentences, kidnappings or attacks while performing their essential duties. Two weeks ago, we heard the news that the 25-member crew of the Galaxy Leader had been ...

At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. On the same day in 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was ...

“Seafarers should not risk jail sentences, kidnappings or attacks while performing their essential duties. Two weeks ago, we heard the news that the 25-member crew of the Galaxy Leader had been ...

If January felt endless, February may be refreshing since it's only 28 days long. Thank the Romans for that oddity. Before the Gregorian calendar used today, Roman King Numa Pompilius (715-673 BC ...

LARKSPUR, Calif., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drawing on fourteen years of fundamental research and investing in global emerging markets, and over eight years of hands-on experience in managing ...

New Research Draws on Lessons Learned from Managing Seafarer Overseas Value Fund LARKSPUR, Calif., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drawing on fourteen years of fundamental research and investing in ...

This followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to help the seafarers and their families rebuild their lives. “The seafarers and their families received financial assistance ...

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says 2024 was the worst year on record for seafarer abandonment. The union said new data shows that the issue is “spiralling out of ...

After Indians, the next highest cohort to be abandoned in 2024 were Syrians. A total 312 vessels were abandoned last year compared to 132 vessels in 2023 — a 136% increase, while 81% of ...