Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac
MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday. Cacdac, in a radio interview, said True Confidence caught fire after the deadly Houthi missile strike. “Yung labi.....»»
Beached cargo vessel removed from position
After three days of being stuck in the shallow waters off Davao Oriental, a cargo vessel was removed from its position yesterday, according to the Philippine Coast Guard......»»
13 rescued as cargo vessel tilts off Zamboanga del Norte
Thirteen crewmembers of a cargo vessel that tilted off the coast of Zamboanga del Norte amid rough seas were rescued on Monday......»»
Philippines confirms 2 nationals killed in Houthi missile attack
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government on Thursday confirmed the death of two seafarers in a recent missile strike by Houthi militants on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, off southern Yemen. In a statement, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said two other Filipino sailors were also severely injured. The cargo ship True Confidence on Wednesday was hit by several anti-ship ballistic mi.....»»
PAGSS awarded by JDL Express of China for service excellence
Jiangsu Jingdong Cargo Airlines, a subsidiary of one of the biggest freighter and cargo operators, JDL Express of China, recently awarded the Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc (PAGSS), its Ground Handling and Cargo Handling partner in Manila. The award was given in commemoration of its successful launch and excellence in service. The said award […].....»»
WPS tension: Chinese vessel blocks PH research ship
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel again made “dangerous maneuvers” on Thursday and tried to block a Philippine fishery vessel carrying marine scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea or WPS. Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the WPS, told a press briefing on Friday that CCG vessel 5204 crossed the.....»»
Seafarers to return to Philippines this week after Red Sea missile attack
“Eleven crew members will come home on Tuesday: 10 unharmed and one injured,” DMW officer-in-charge Hans Cacdac said in an interview with Super Radyo dzBB. .....»»
Cargo vessel refloated after DavOr grounding
THE Coast Guard District-Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM) announced on Monday morning, May 6, 2024, that the cargo vessel that ran aground in Davao Oriental has been successfully refloated......»»
DFA backs Magna Carta for Seafarers
The Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed support for the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, as the maritime industry grapples with security risks sparked by missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea......»»
Indonesia catches illegal Philippine fishing vessel
JAKARTA, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has caught an illegal fishing vessel from the Philippines and its four crew members with fake documents in the Sulawesi Sea, the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has reported. Acting Director General of Marine Resources and Fisheries Supervision, Pung Nugroho Saksono, said Thursday that the vessel was caught on Monday, when it was transporting around 2 tons of tuna to.....»»
China Says Philippine Vessel Illegally Landed on Disputed Atoll
SHANGHAI - China said Saturday a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had 'illegally placed itself on the beach' of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries claim.The vessel, which landed on the Spratly Islands atoll on Friday, was there for supply purposes, the China coast guard posted on the Weixin platform.The Philippines' coast guard, national security council and foreign ministry did.....»»
China Says Philippine Vessel Illegally Landed on Disputed Atoll
SHANGHAI - China said Saturday a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had 'illegally placed itself on the beach' of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries claim.The vessel, which landed on the Spratly Islands atoll on Friday, was there for supply purposes, the China coast guard posted on the Weixin platform.The Philippines' coast guard, national security council and foreign ministry did.....»»
Video shows FedEx cargo plane landing on its nose in Istanbul after landing gear fails
A FedEx Boeing-767 cargo plane made headlines on Tuesday as it successfully landed at Istanbul Airport in Turkey without its front landing gear. The plane,.....»»
Cargo ship lost power and issued mayday before hitting Baltimore s bridge, governor says
Cargo ship lost power and issued mayday before hitting Baltimore s bridge, governor says.....»»
Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams it
A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore almost entirely collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship, sending multiple vehicles and up to 20 people plunging into the harbor below. Dramatic footage shows a container ship hitting a footing of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending the steel-built structure into the Patapsco.....»»
SSS pushes for social security protection of seafarers
SSS pushes for social security protection of seafarers.....»»
One of four Pinoy seafarers held by Iran freed
One of the four Filipino seafarers being held by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has been released, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday......»»
Philippine seafarers banned from sailing in Red Sea
Filipino seafarers are now barred from boarding foreign vessels sailing the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden......»»
Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians
Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians.....»»
Injured Pinoy seafarers from missile-hit ship back in PH
Injured Pinoy seafarers from missile-hit ship back in PH.....»»
DFA seeks passage of Magna Carta for seafarers after deadly attack
“We do believe that any law which will improve the lot of seafarers should be signed as soon as possible, but we fully respect the desire of the president and legislators to improve the bill as it is.”.....»»