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.
Proper weight distribution is essential to ship stability. Even when the total weight remains the same, its location onboard can change the vessel’s center of gravity, trim, list, and stability. Correct cargo placement and weight management help maintain adequate stability, reduce excessive stresses, and ensure safer vessel operations at sea.
RUSSIA STRIKES ODESA AS BLACK SEA SHIPPING REMAINS DISRUPTED
Russia launched another large-scale air attack on Ukraine’s Odesa region as continuing strikes around Black Sea ports disrupt commercial shipping and the movement of commodities, including grain. Ukrainian officials reported damage to infrastructure and civilian areas following the latest wave of attacks. The assault came amid increased pressure on maritime operations in the northwestern Black Sea. Russia’s Defense Ministry has also reported attacks on commercial-type vessels traveling toward Odesa, claiming that the ships were carrying cargo for Ukraine’s armed forces. The military nature of the reported cargo has not been independently confirmed.
CREW EVACUATED AFTER VESSEL STRUCK IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The crew of a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz were evacuated after the ship was
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on September 13 to stop strikes on Russian facilities that produce diesel. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the attacks were contributing to fuel shortages. His assessment of their effect on global supply has not been independently established. Ukraine has targeted Russian oil infrastructure during the war. Ukrainian officials have said such facilities help fund and support Russia’s military operations. There was no immediate indication that Ukraine would change its approach following Trump’s remarks.
World Shipping Council Calls for IMO Action on Lithium Battery Cargo Safety Gaps
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has called on governments to address a gap in international dangerous goods rules that may allow containers carrying thousands of lithium batteries to be transported without carriers being informed of the potential hazard. The concern involves Special Provision 188 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. The provision exempts certain smaller lithium batteries from some dangerous goods requirements when they meet specified testing, packaging and capacity conditions. According to the WSC, however, the provision does not set a limit on the number of qualifying batteries that may be consolidated inside a single container.
TOMSP 2026 KICKOFF SESSION GATHERS TOP 20 MARITIME STUDENT FINALISTS AT STI TRAINING ACADEMY
The Tala-An kickoff session of the Search for the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) 2026 officially brought together the Top 20 finalists from various Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) at the STI Training Academy on September 15, 2026. The event served as the opening activity for this year’s search, marking the beginning of the finalists’ journey toward earning recognition as some of the country’s most outstanding maritime students.
MANILA — The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) presented its latest programs, accomplishments, and future initiatives during the Maritime Research Forum 2026 held on September 15, 2026, at Diamond Hotel Manila, highlighting efforts to strengthen maritime training, research, and support services for Filipino seafarers.
MANILA — The Maritime Research Forum 2026 successfully concluded on September 15, 2026, at Diamond Hotel Manila, gathering maritime industry partners, researchers, government agencies, training institutions, manning agencies, and other stakeholders to discuss research initiatives supporting Filipino seafarers and the maritime sector.
Virtue Maritime Celebrates Six Years of Maritime Services and Three Years of Shipmanagement
MANILA, Philippines — Six years. Countless challenges. One shared belief in what we could build together. What started as a vision for Virtue Maritime has grown into a community of people, partnerships, and shared purpose. This year, Virtue Maritime Services Corp. marked its sixth anniversary, alongside the third anniversary of Virtue Maritime Shipmanagement Corp, a milestone made meaningful not by the numbers, but by the people who made it possible.
Fire extinguishers are designed for different classes of fire, making proper selection essential for onboard safety. Common types include CO₂, dry powder, water, wet chemical, and foam extinguishers. Seafarers must know their correct applications, locations, and operating procedures to respond quickly and safely during a fire emergency at sea.
Ropes are essential equipment in shipboard operations, used for mooring, towing, lifting, rigging, cargo handling, and other deck activities. Different types of rope have specific properties, strengths, and limitations. Understanding the characteristics and proper applications of nylon, polyester, polypropylene, HMPE, wire rope, and Manila rope helps seafarers select the right rope for each operation and work safely onboard.
The recovery position is a basic first-aid technique used for an unconscious casualty who is breathing normally. It helps keep the airway open and allows fluids such as saliva or vomit to drain from the mouth, reducing the risk of airway obstruction. Before placing someone in the recovery position, the rescuer should check responsiveness, airway, and breathing and consider possible injuries.
Understanding the solar system remains important in maritime navigation, especially in celestial navigation. Mariners use the Sun, Moon, selected planets, and stars as reference points to determine a vessel’s position when navigating at sea. Knowledge of celestial bodies also helps navigators understand time, direction, seasonal changes, and astronomical observations used with nautical almanacs and navigation instruments. Even with modern GPS, celestial navigation remains a valuable backup skill for seafarers.
