Philippine News

October 4 ------ The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its Safer Seas Digest 2025, highlighting lessons learned from 49 marine investigations completed by the NTSB Office of Marine Safety (OMS) in 2025. The publication examines the causes of marine casualties and outlines safety lessons aimed at preventing future accidents and saving lives. Among the key incidents discussed are the 2024 contact between the containership Dali and the Francis Scott Key Br

Live selling is evolving into a popular trend in eCommerce because of its ease of use and customer-friendliness. It's been shown to be especially beneficial in targeting the emerging segment of shoppers. What are the benefits of live selling? Banking on their past purchases, merchants now enable consumers to interact with the brands of their choice, get personalized advice, and buy products while live streaming. The top live selling tips help you: ✅ create a personalized expe

August 8 ------ Ahead of the 2026 Cargo Securing Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC), SQE MARINE provides practical guidance to help shipowners, operators and crews prepare for inspections and demonstrate compliance. The campaign will run from 1 September to 30 November 2026 under the Paris and Tokyo MoUs, with participating vessels assessed through an additional questionnaire during routine Port State Control inspections. The Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and Black Sea MoUs

Ah, yes, it’s the rainy season once again. One minute you’re sweating under the sun, the next you’re caught in a thunderstorm that popped out of nowhere and is now ruining your carefully curated OOTD. Many Filipinos associate tag-ulan with inconveniences—heavier traffic, long queues at terminals, and that ever-stressful guessing game of wondering what time you’ll get home, if at all. While we can’t control the weather, we can definitely avoid making our commute harder than it

July 19 ------ The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has called on leaders, policymakers and senior public officials, including those outside traditional maritime portfolios, to recognize shipping and seafarers as essential to socio-economic global stability. Shipping remains a critical pillar of the global economy, underpinning trade, energy security, food supply chains and crisis resilience. Around 90% of global trade is transported by sea, relying on more than 2.5 mi

May 22 ------ Industry organizations ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, IMCA, and OCIMF have joined forces to issue the “Safe Management of Vessel Transit through the Strait of Hormuz” guidance, to help operators safely transit the area. As stated, this guidance has been prepared to assist in planning and safely managing all vessel transits into, within, or out of the Gulf region where a transit through the Strait of Hormuz may be required during periods of heightened region

April 17 ------ With rising global tensions placing unprecedented pressure on maritime operations, crew welfare and safety took center stage at the 5th SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, held at the Sheraton Manila Hotel. The event brought together leading maritime stakeholders to address renewed concerns over seafarer wellbeing in an increasingly complex and volatile global environment. Discussions highlighted an emerging humanitarian challenge affecting seafarers operating in high-ri

Social media is a powerful tool. It helps you stay connected with loved ones but can also affect your mental well-being if not used mindfully. Scrolling through posts of friends and family celebrating birthdays, holidays, or special events can sometimes create feelings of missing out, as highlighted by The Swedish Club in collaboration with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS). Connect meaningfully Instead of endlessly scrolling, prefer to: reach out to family members direc

A publication by The Swedish Club, in collaboration with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), offers practical guidance to help seafarers and their families stay connected during periods of separation. The guide highlights the importance of building emotional resilience in children. Emotional resilience helps children cope with challenges such as separation, stress, anxiety, and loneliness. By understanding and applying practical strategies, parents can support their child