Protect Seafarers, DMW Urges Industry

Protect seafarers, DMW urges industry

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday called for industry support to strengthen seafarer protection and welfare amid the perils of working at sea. Jerome Pampolina, DMW's assistant secretary for sea-based overseas Filipino worker concerns, said in his keynote message during The Manila Times' Maritime Forum 2025 that Filipino seafarers are confronted with numerous challenges at sea, including shipboard harassment, piracy, accidents,…

Seafaring remains one of the world’s most dangerous professions

Seafaring remains one of the world’s most dangerous professions, according to a major new report, which surveyed 147,000 people in many different jobs across the world.  According to Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s latest World Risk Poll Focus On report, 25% of ocean workers report having experienced harm from their work in the past two years, compared …

Cayman Islands Seafarers’ Registry to be launched - Caribbean News Global

By CIG Public Relations GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Celebrate Cayman has announced that a Seafarers Registry, an innovative online portal dedicated to preserving the stories and memorabilia of seafarers and their families will be launched at a special event to be held at the George Town Public Library’s Historical Room on Wednesday, 25 June starting 5:30 pm. The historic occasion will coincide with International Day of the Seafarer, which reco…

Global Maritime Leaders Call For Stronger Protections Against Seafarer Criminalisation

Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and with dignity, with full respect for their human rights.

IMO calls for fair treatment and rights for seafarers

Global maritime leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to the protection of seafarers’ rights at the IMO Headquarters in London.