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 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.
Two Cargo Ships Hit by Drones in Black Sea, One Sinks; 11 Seafarers Missing
Black Sea, Bulgaria — Two merchant vessels were reportedly struck by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast on October 13, leaving one ship sunk and 11 seafarers missing, according to reports citing Bulgarian authorities. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo vessel HS Dignity reportedly sank following the attack. Of its 16 crew members, five were rescued, while search and rescue operations continued for the remaining 11. The Malta-flagged Chelsea 3 was also reportedly struck, but all 15 crew members were evacuated. Several sustained injuries.
Saudi Arabia Strikes Houthi Targets as Red Sea War Escalates
The Saudi-led coalition said it struck fuel facilities in Yemen on October 13, including the Al-Sabaha depot west of the capital, Sanaa. The operation followed a warning from coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki urging civilians to leave the depot before the attack. The coalition said its targets included fuel storage sites and facilities used to transport and unload fuel in Sanaa, Hodeidah and Dhamar. It alleged that the Houthis used these resources to support missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. These claims were not independently verified.
Fire Forces Evacuation of Research Vessel Off Louisiana; No Injuries Reported
A fire aboard the Cyprus-flagged seismic research vessel Rem Andes forced personnel to evacuate into life rafts on October 12, approximately 100 nautical miles south of Grand Isle, Louisiana. The U.S. Coast Guard assisted the response, and no injuries were reported. A Coast Guard C-27 Spartan aircraft intercepted the vessel’s distress call and diverted to assist. Nearby offshore supply vessels recovered those who had entered life rafts and transported them toward Port Fourchon. An HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter also supported the operation.
Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Drone Strike Off Oman; Two Crew Members Missing
An oil tanker caught fire following a reported drone strike at the Sohar anchorage off Oman on Sunday, leaving two of its 11 Indian crew members missing, according to maritime authorities. The Nicaragua-flagged Petro Dolphin was among at least three commercial vessels reportedly struck over the weekend in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents followed a warning issued by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Friday that ships transiting the strait without its authorization would face what it described as “definitive” punishment.
MANAOAG, Pangasinan | October 15–16, 2026 — The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), in partnership with Intership Crew Philippines (ICP), launched the first regional implementation of INTERSHIP CARES: The Seafarers’ Reintegration Program through the OFW Investment Forum, “Usapang Agribiz Para sa mga Seafarers,” at The Manaoag Hotel in Manaoag, Pangasinan.
The Associated Marine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) successfully concluded its “Kapihan sa AMOSUP” program on October 16, 2026, featuring the ITF Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference Echo Session and Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Information Session.
People Are the Powerbase of the Shipping Business
Decarbonisation, digitalisation, shifting global trade patterns and Asia’s growing influence are reshaping the shipping, logistics and trading sectors. With the WISTA International AGM and Conference taking place in Kuala Lumpur, WISTA International President Elpi Petraki highlights the importance of investing in people alongside technology and innovation. Asia, the world’s largest maritime market, is home to leading shipbuilding nations, major ports, shipowners and maritime service providers, with governments investing heavily in emerging technologies and sustainable shipping.
ISWAN Successfully Concludes BAYANIHAN II Forum on Mental Health and Welfare of Filipino Seafarers
MAKATI CITY, Philippines — October 16, 2026. The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) successfully concluded its BAYANIHAN II forum at St Giles Hotel Makati, bringing together maritime stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen mental health and welfare support for Filipino seafarers and their families. The one-day event carried the theme “Dalhin natin ang diwa ng bayanihan sa karagatan.”
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.
Lines of Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and longitude are imaginary reference lines used to determine the exact position of any place on Earth. They form the basis of the geographic coordinate system and are widely used in navigation, mapping, surveying, and positioning. For seafarers, understanding latitude and longitude is essential for plotting a vessel’s position, planning routes, and maintaining safe navigation at sea.
PARTS OF A TYPICAL STOCKLESS ANCHOR
A stockless anchor is designed for modern ships due to its compact shape, strong holding power, and easy handling. Each part, including the shank, fluke, crown, and anchor shackle, has a specific function that helps secure vessels safely during anchoring operations. Understanding anchor components is essential for every seafarer.
