Tag: Philippines

On 9 July a fire broke out aboard the cargo vessel LCT Lily Princess while it was docked at Sorcom Private Port in the Philippines.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Atty. Iris Baguilat, President of Döhle Seafront Crewing discussed the crucial role of seafarer performance and human factors in ensuring safer shipping.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Marlon R. Roño, President & Executive Chairman, Magsaysay gave insight on the future of the crew management industry in the Philippines which now stands at pivotal crossroads.

Two crew members, one Filipino and one Chinese, were confirmed dead after a sand carrier capsized off the coast of Rizal, Occidental Mindoro.

On 8 April, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) assisted in extinguishing a fire that broke out aboard a RoRo vessel during loading operations.

The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act No. 12021) was enacted on October 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the protection and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

On 30 March Castphill XV caught fire while sailing in waters northwest of Limbones Island, Philippines, forcing the crew to abandon ship.

A collision between a Philippine-flagged tugboat M/TUG Sadong 33 and a Panamanian-flagged vessel MV Universe Kiza occurred near Maasim, Sarangani Province, at around 4:20 AM on March 25, 2025, causing the loss of life of two. 

With the enactment of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, new guidelines have been introduced to address key concerns such as third-doctor referrals, judgment execution, and claims handling.

ITF and Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance mental health and wellbeing training of Fillipino seafarers.