Empowering Filipino seafarers for a sustainable global maritime future

Filipino clergy invoke Laudato Si’ in defense of maritime corridor | NEWS

MANILA (LiCAS News): Philippine Church leaders cited Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ as a moral and spiritual guide as they urged the public and policymakers to take bold action in safeguarding the Verde Island Passage [VIP], in confronting the environmental crisis affecting the biodiversity-rich marine corridor. “This is not only a matter of biodiversity; it is a matter of conscience,” said Father Joseph Randel Katigbak, director of the Ministry on E…

Safe Manning Most Critical Concern: Seafarers Happiness Index

There has been a slight rise in seafarers happiness index from 6.91 in Q4 2024 to 6.98 out of 10 in Q1 2025. The Seafarers Happiness Index, run by The Mission to Seafarers, is a quarterly survey that is now in its 10th year. It offers essential insight into the lived experiences of seafarers. The The Seafarers Happiness Index has highlighted that persistent systemic issues remain unaddressed, and seafarer wellbeing runs the risk of declining.

Empowering Filipino seafarers for a sustainable global maritime future

Filipino seafarers represent the largest global crew contingent but are we doing enough to support them for tomorrow’s shipping industry, asks Mailyn Borillo, managing director, OSM Thome Philippines. Filipino seafarers remain an essential pillar of global maritime operations. Representing more than a quarter of the world’s maritime workforce, they are known for their resilience, loyalty, …