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.
Tanker Struck by Limpet Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Engine-Room Fire Reported
A tanker was attacked by a small boat carrying explosive devices in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, October 29, causing a fire in its engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred approximately 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, while the tanker was transiting outbound from the strategic waterway. Maritime security sources identified the vessel as the Panama-flagged LOUISE 1, which was reportedly struck by two limpet mines attached to its hull above the waterline.
Tanker Attacked by Limpet Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Raising New Security Concerns for Shipping
A tanker was attacked by a small boat carrying explosive devices in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, October 29, causing a fire in its engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred approximately 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, while the tanker was transiting outbound from the strategic waterway. Maritime security sources identified the vessel as the Panama-flagged LOUISE 1, which was reportedly struck by two limpet mines attached to its hull above the waterline.
Taiwan Raises Alarm Over 53 Chinese Vessels in Regional Waters
Taiwan has raised concerns over the presence of 53 Chinese naval and government vessels operating across waters stretching from southern Japan to Taiwan and east of the Philippines. On October 28, 2026, Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu released a map showing the reported positions of the vessels, including 34 naval warships and China's aircraft carrier Liaoning. Wu described the simultaneous military presence near the three territories as an obvious security threat. According to Taiwan's National Security Council, the Liaoning aircraft carrier and its accompanying naval group were positioned east of the Philippines, while other Chinese vessels were operating east and southeast of Taiwan and off southern Japan. Taiwan has increased its monitoring and public reporting of Chinese naval and coast guard movements. Wu said Taiwanese authorities remained vigilant as they continued assessing military activities across the region.
Strike Threat Raises Concerns Over Operations at 8 U.S. Port Terminals
Eight terminals across the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California could face operational disruptions as labor tensions continue between maritime security workers and port employers. A potential strike has been threatened for November 1, 2026, following stalled negotiations over a labor agreement. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 26 has warned that its members may take industrial action after an extension of their labor agreement expires. Negotiations have reportedly failed to achieve significant progress, despite efforts to resolve the dispute through discussions and federal mediation.
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.
