MARINO PH
Your Maritime Digital Hub
MANILA, Philippines — MARINO PH has established itself as the largest digital maritime media platform in the Philippines, building a nationwide and international audience centered on Filipino seafarers and the maritime industry. The organization now has more than 2.7 million followers on Facebook, while its official website, www.marinoph.com, has more than 900,000 subscribers and readers. Its digital presence is supported by strong social media reach and engagement, allowing maritime news, government advisories, industry developments, educational materials, employment information, and seafarer welfare updates to reach audiences in the Philippines and overseas. The MARINO PH website identifies the organization as the country’s largest maritime community and operates as a dedicated digital hub for maritime news, events, educational information, and other industry content.
A weakening Philippine peso affects the country’s economy by making imported goods and services more expensive. While a weaker peso may benefit exporters and Filipinos receiving foreign-currency remittances, it can also increase living expenses, affect businesses, and reduce consumers’ purchasing power.
US-Iran Standoff in Strait of Hormuz Raises Shipping Costs and Threatens Global Oil Trade
MIDDLE EAST — Continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the United States' blockade of Iranian oil exports have created an economic standoff, affecting maritime trade, shipping costs, and global energy markets. Oil shipments through the strategic waterway are reportedly operating at approximately 80% of prewar levels, while security threats continue to increase marine insurance premiums and tanker operating costs. The US blockade has sharply reduced Iran's oil exports, which were approximately two million barrels per day before the conflict. Meanwhile, higher transportation and insurance expenses have contributed to elevated fuel prices. Despite the security situation, commercial tankers continue navigating the strait, with US Central Command stating that approximately 95% of vessels transit without incident. American forces are also coordinating vessel movements and providing protection against potential attacks.
10 Seafarers Rescued from Sinking Cargo Ship Off Cyprus
CYPRUS — All 10 crew members aboard the Tanzanian-flagged cargo vessel AS Dream were successfully rescued after the ship began sinking approximately 90 nautical miles west of Cyprus on October 30, 2026. According to the Cyprus Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Larnaca, the emergency was reported at around 8:15 p.m., prompting the activation of the country's national search and rescue plan, known as NEARCHOS. The rescue operation involved a helicopter from the Cyprus National Guard, the naval patrol vessel CNS Ammochostos, and the Port and Marine Police rescue boat Pentadaktylos. The nearby container ship MSC Hannah III also responded and successfully rescued all 10 seafarers. The survivors were subsequently transferred to the police rescue boat and transported to Limassol Port, where medical personnel confirmed that they were in good health.
World’s First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise Departs for Final Dismantling
The former USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, departed Newport News, Virginia, on November 2, 2026, for its final voyage to Mobile, Alabama, where it will be dismantled. The United States Navy confirmed that the historic vessel is being towed to a commercial ship recycling facility after spending several years in storage following its retirement from active service. Commissioned in 1961, USS Enterprise served the U.S. Navy for more than five decades and became one of its most recognizable warships. Known as the “Big E,” the carrier participated in major military operations during the Cold War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East. According to the U.S. Navy, the vessel traveled more than one million nautical miles during its operational career before being inactivated in December 2012 and officially decommissioned in 2017.
Black Sea Situation Worsens as Merchant Ships Face Attacks Even Outside High-Risk Areas
BLACK SEA — The security situation in the Black Sea continues to deteriorate as merchant vessels face increasing threats from drone and missile attacks, including incidents outside previously designated High-Risk Areas (HRA). Recent reports indicate that commercial vessels have been attacked near Romania and Bulgaria, raising serious concerns about the safety of international shipping and seafarers operating in the region.
Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Initiative Successfully Launched in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Center, Inc. (PASLCI) successfully held the official launching of the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Initiative (PASLI) on October 28, 2026, at Rizal Park Hotel in Manila. The event marked an important step in advancing the country\'s efforts to strengthen maritime governance, enhance institutional cooperation, and pursue international recognition of its designated archipelagic sea lanes.
MANILA, Philippines — Kongsberg Maritime successfully concluded its SimConnect Asia & Pacific Simulation User Conference 2026 on October 23 at Citadines Bay City Hotel in Manila, bringing together maritime professionals, industry leaders, training institutions, regulators, and other key stakeholders. The conference served as a platform for discussing technological advancements, maritime education, and the evolving requirements of the global shipping industry. Highlighting 50 years of maritime simulation excellence, the gathering emphasized the importance of innovation in preparing seafarers for increasingly complex shipboard operations. The event also encouraged stronger cooperation among maritime organizations committed to improving training quality, competency assessment, and operational safety.
TAGUIG CITY, Philippines — Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2026 successfully concluded its three-day international conference held from October 20 to 22, 2026, at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, bringing together maritime executives, shipowners, ship managers, government regulators, maritime training institutions, and industry stakeholders from across the world. The international gathering served as a platform for strengthening maritime cooperation, addressing workforce challenges, and advancing initiatives focused on seafarer welfare, professional development, and the future of global shipping. Featuring expert-led discussions, industry exhibitions, networking activities, and recognition ceremonies, the conference highlighted the maritime sector’s continuing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and human resource development. The successful gathering also reinforced the Philippines’ important role as a major supplier of skilled maritime professionals to the international shipping industry.
Final Day of Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2026 Successfully Concludes in Manila
TAGUIG CITY, Philippines — The third and final day of Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2026 successfully concluded on October 22 at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, marking the completion of the international maritime conference. The concluding sessions brought together maritime executives, industry experts, shipping representatives, and stakeholders to address critical issues affecting seafarer welfare, working conditions, and the future of the global maritime workforce.
An allotment is a portion of a seafarer’s monthly salary remitted by the employer to the seafarer’s designated beneficiary, known as the allottee, in the Philippines.
A tropical cyclone is a powerful rotating weather system that develops over warm ocean waters. Its main features include the eye, eyewall, spiral rainbands, inflow, and outflow. The eye is generally calm, while the surrounding eyewall produces the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall. Spiral rainbands extend outward, bringing thunderstorms and gusty winds across a wide area.
CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally or has no signs of circulation. It combines chest compressions and, when appropriate, rescue breaths to help keep blood and oxygen flowing to the brain and other vital organs until the heart starts working again or professional medical help arrives. For an adult, CPR generally uses 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, repeated at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute. An AED should be used as soon as it becomes available.
Navigate with awareness and confidence! Understanding the zone of approach helps mariners recognize how vessels meet, cross, and overtake—building the awareness needed to assess potential collision risks.
