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30/07/2025

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30/07/2025

Cruise Ship Departs Early as Tsunami Threatens Hawaii
8.8-Magnitude Quake Triggers Pacific-Wide Alert I MARINO PH

HILO, HAWAII – July 30, 2025 — Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America was forced to depart Hilo harbor several hours earlier than scheduled following a tsunami warning triggered by a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula - one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history.

Originally set to leave at 6:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST), the vessel abruptly pulled away from port ahead of the estimated 7:15 PM HST (1:15 AM EST) tsunami impact. Many passengers and crew were still ashore at the time and were unable to reboard before the ship set sail for deeper waters — a standard safety protocol during tsunami alerts.

The Pride of America is currently 40 nautical miles off the coast of Hilo, moving at 10 knots toward Kailua-Kona, where it may reassess docking conditions after the threat passes.

Meanwhile, tsunami wave estimates of 6 to 10 feet are causing widespread concern, especially given that tsunami waves differ from ordinary waves — behaving more like relentless surges that can cause extensive coastal flooding.

Hawaii airports have canceled inbound flights, and coastal resorts have ordered guests to evacuate lower floors as a precaution. Boaters across the islands have also been seen heading into open sea to avoid potential port damage.

Officials emphasize that ships in deep ocean are far safer than those docked, as tsunami waves typically pass unnoticed under deep-water vessels but can become devastating near shore.

The public is advised to stay away from coastlines, harbors, and beaches until further notice.

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30/07/2025

INFOGRAPHIC | RELATIVE BEARING OF SHIP MARINO PH

What is Relative Bearing of Ships?

Relative bearing is a navigational term used to describe the direction to an object (usually another ship or land feature) from the observer’s ship, measured in degrees clockwise from the ship’s heading (or bow). This is different from true bearing, which is measured from true north.

Why is Relative Bearing Important?
1. Collision Avoidance – Helps in identifying potential risks from nearby traffic.
2. Target Tracking – Useful for radar tracking or visual observation.
3. Communication – Ensures uniform understanding among bridge team members.
4. Navigation & Situational Awareness – Crucial for safe navigation in busy or low-visibility waters.

30/07/2025

BREAKING NEWS:
PPA Temporarily Suspends Port Operations in Coastal Areas Amid Tsunami Threat

30 July 2025 — In response to the tsunami advisory issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) following the powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has ordered the immediate suspension of port operations in high-risk coastal areas across the country.

Through a memorandum released by PPA General Manager Jay Santiago, all Port Management Offices (PMOs) under the agency are directed to halt all passenger embarkation and disembarkation, as well as cargo handling operations, starting at 12:00 noon today, July 30, 2025, and continuing until PHIVOLCS declares the tsunami threat has passed.

Affected areas span Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, including:

-Luzon: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon

-Visayas: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte

-Mindanao: Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao de Oro

The PPA is coordinating closely with the Philippine Coast Guard, local government units, and terminal operators to monitor sea-level activity and ensure public safety. All vessels currently docked or approaching affected ports have been instructed to relocate to deeper waters as a precaution.

“We urge everyone to remain alert and cooperative as we work closely with our partner agencies to monitor the situation. The safety of our people is our utmost priority,” GM Santiago emphasized.

Residents and port workers are advised to stay away from beaches and coastal zones during the threat period. Emergency response teams have been activated, and all vulnerable floating equipment and port assets are being secured.

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30/07/2025

30/07/2025

Hayyyy naku!!!

30/07/2025

I’m sorry, anak… your father is a seafarer. 🥹 Every day that I’m away from you, I carry a heavy heart. I’ve missed so many of your special moments-birthdays, school recognitions, your laughter, even your quiet tears. I’ve missed hearing your stories after school, helping you with homework, and simply being beside you when you needed a hug or someone to talk to. That’s the hardest part of this life at sea-not the storms, not the long hours, not the physical work- but the moments I can never get back with you.

Sometimes I look at your pictures over and over just to feel close to you. I replay your voice in my mind because it gives me strength to get through the day. It’s not easy being far. The silence in my cabin at night echoes the pain of not being home. I wish I could be there to protect you, guide you, and see you grow every single day. But anak, please know that everything I do, every sacrifice I make, is for you.

I chose this path not to leave you behind, but to build a better life for you. So you don’t have to struggle the way I did. So you can chase your dreams without limits. So you’ll never have to apologize to your own child for not being there.

Even when I’m far across oceans, you are never far from my thoughts, my prayers, and my heart.

I pray for the day I no longer have to miss you like this. Until then, please hold on to my love, even from afar. And forgive me for all the days I couldn’t be there. From the bottom of my heart… "sorry, anak, because your father is a seafarer" ....
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30/07/2025

30/07/2025

"News Release
Department of Migrant Workers
29 July 2025
𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗪𝗪𝗔 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝟲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝟭.𝟰 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) filed anti-graft and corrupt charges before the Office of the Ombudsman against three former officials of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and six others, for the alleged anomalous acquisition of a parcel of land worth P1.4 billion.

"This matter is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for accountability in public service, so clearly echoed in his SONA. And, of course to make sure that we enforce, we carry out, we implement the necessary laws governing accountability of public officials, as what has transpired in this case,” said Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac.

Charged with violations of Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, RA 7080 (Anti-Plunder Act), and Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code (Malversation of Public Funds) were former OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio, his two former Deputy Administrators, and six individuals who are part of the seller group. The charges were filed this July 29, 2025, two months after Ignacio was sacked from his post.

The case stemmed from the acquisition of a 1.5-hectare property near Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in September 2024, in which a halfway-house for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) would be constructed. However, the property was deemed unsuitable for development due its proximity to the airport runway.

It was also discovered that OWWA’s board of directors was not consulted and did not authorize the contract to sell, the deed of sale, and the supplemental agreement in connection with the purchase of the property.

Secretary Cacdac also said that during their investigation, they also discovered other information, particularly vouchers and checks that were signed prior to the deed of sale. The Secretary said that these information will bolster the case they filed.

While the current focus is on the criminal charges, the DMW indicated that they will provide updates on any future developments, including the possibility of filing civil charges to recover damages.

Secretary Cacdac said that they are now in close coordination with OWWA’s current Administrator, Atty. Patricia Yvonne Caunan, in enhancing coordination and establishing reforms and safety nets to prevent similar incidents in the future. # # #

Courtesy: DMW

30/07/2025

INFOGRAPHICS | VARIOUS TYPES OF KNOTS USED ON SHIPS
MARINO PH

30/07/2025

READ: HINDI KO NA MAHAL SI MARINO PERO HINDI PADIN AKO NAKIPAGHIWALAY.
Please do hide my identity. I’m a seaman’s partner at ina ng anak niya. Full time mom , umaasa sa allotment. 3 years and counting na kaming mag live in partner, may isang anak na toddler. Nakikitira kami ngayon sa family niya at itong bahay nato siya mismo ang nagpapagawa. Itong bahay na to hindi para sa family na inumpisahan niya kundi para sa pamilyang pinanggalingan niya .
Dalawa sila ng kapatid niya ang gumastos ng malaki para mabuo ang bahay na ito na until now hindi padin tapos at matagal pa bago matapos kasi subrang laki ng bahay , at iyan ang dahilan kung bakit hindi magawa ng marino ko na e bukod kami kahit apartment nga lang sana . Sa halos 9 months na pagsampa halos lahat ng naipon niya napupunta lang sa bahay ng family niya , habang kami ng anak niya bare minimum lang binibigay , 20k nga lang allotment ko sa kanya lately palang yan , inaaway ko pa para yan ang ibigay. 4th engineer si marino , kaya medyo malaki na rin sahod kaso yun nga lang wala kaming sariling bahay o naipundar kasi mas priority niya ang family na pinagmulan niya.

Selfish ba ako ? kung gusto ko maging priority niya ang family na binuo namin?
Selfish ba ako kung napagod na ako sa pag intindi sa kanya na inuuna niya family niya? hindi ko naman sinabi na kalimutan niya family niya ang sa akin lang , maging priority na sana niya kami ng anak niya .
Masama ba ako kung na iinsecure ako sa family niya na mas binibigyan niya ng halaga kaysa samin ng anak niya ?
Hindi na nga namin magawang magpakasal panay cancellation nalang kasi puro nalang bahay ng family niya ang priority.

Kaya habang tumatagal ang relasyon namin , napapansin kong wala na akong nararamdaman sa kanya , wala na akong p**i kung mag chat siya o hindi , at kung tatawag siya o hindi , hindi ko na siya na mimiss gaya ng dati na umiiyak ako kasi subrang miss ko siya . Hindi na ako nag alala kung kumusta sya o anong kalagayan niya , in short hindi ko na siya mahal . Ewan ko parang ganon .

At ramdam ko din na hinihintay niya lang ako na makipaghiwalay, kasi yung ang pinararamdam niya saakin.
Sa ngayon inaamin kung hindi ko pa kaya na makipaghiwalay kasi dependent pa ako sa kanya para sa needs ng bata , alam ko naman na kaya kung tumayo sa sarili kong mga paa kasi nakapag tapos naman ako ng kolehiyo . Pero sa ngayon hindi ko pa kaya iwan ang anak ko para kumayod , wala din naman kasi akong mapag iwanan sa anak ko na komportable akong pag iwanan . Siguro sa ngayon titiisin ko nalang muna ang situation ko , at baka balang araw kaya ko ng iwan si marino lalo na kapag hindi ko nakikita na maging priority niya kami ng anak niya.

Kaya Sa mga babae na may jowa or husband or live in partner diyan lalo na sa hindi pa na anakan ng marino , never settle or never kayo magpabuntis sa marino na hindi pa tapos ang obligation sa pamilyang pinanggalingan niyan, kasi magiging imbernal lang buhay niyo, sasama lang loob niyo , iba pa din pag ibubukod kayo ng marino niyo , iba pa din pag priority kayo ng marino niyo lalo na sa may anak na sa marino .
Gusto namin na mga babae na ina , na e bukod kami at ip**ita saamin na priority ang binuong pamilya kasi yan ang peace of mind namin .

Napagtanto ko din na hindi talaga mapera ang seaman lalo na kung bare minimum lang ang kaya niyang ibigay , kasi mas malaki ang bigayan nya sa pamilyang pinagmulan .

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