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26/11/2025

26/11/2025

NYK-Fil inaugurates Ballast Water Simulator

Coinciding with their 25th Anniversary, NYK-Fil Maritime e-Training, Inc., inaugurated its Ballast Water Simulator.

The newest facility is housed in its Canlubang, Calamba City property, along with its other training facilities and is expected to boost the competencies of seafarers under its wings when it comes to ballasting.

Ballasting helps to stabilize the ship, keeping it upright and ensuring proper maneuverability.

The simulator will be used to analyze the effects of ballast water exchange, transfer, and treatment on the ship's stability, trim, and draft.

22/11/2025

20/11/2025

TODAY: FAME 51st Annual General Membership Meeting and Election of Board of Directors 2026-2027 commenced earlier today, November 20, 2025, at Citadines Pasay City.

Maritime industry leaders, agency representatives, and FAME members have convened to review the association’s 2025 activities and elect the new board of director that will steer the organization’s direction for the next two years.

17/11/2025

FIRST BUILD

The Maayo Shipyard in Tampi, San Jose, Negros Oriental—a local player in the shipbuilding and shiprepair industry—is set to complete its first build commercial vessel next month, MARTIN 10.

Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) administrator Sonia B. Malaluan recently visited the site and met with its personnel to discuss the progress of the project, underscoring its significance in supporting the advancement of the local maritime industry.

Administrator Malaluan highlighted that initiatives such as this are aligned with the Marina proposed Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (SBSR) Development Bill, which aims to further strengthen and modernize the country’s shipbuilding and ship repair sector. She noted that the development of MARTIN 10 stands as a concrete example of the vast potential of local shipyards and the promising growth to support the modernization of domestic shipping.

Meanwhile, Maayo Ship Building and Ship Repairs, Inc. expressed its gratitude to MARINA and affirmed its commitment to building high-quality and safe vessels that comply with national standards, while providing employment and development opportunities for the local community.

14/11/2025

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13/11/2025

JUST LIKE THAT. The 3-day Seatrade Crew Connect Conference and Exhibit 2025 is through. Armed with new knowledge, new technology, and global best practices the international and local crewing and manning industries will be able to respond to the demands of the future.

Watch out for the in-depth coverage on this event on the next issue of .

13/11/2025

12/11/2025

Crew Connect Day 2: Able to sitdown with ATPI Regional Managing Director, Asia Ali Hussain and Yvette Araullo, Managing Director of ATPI Philippines. Both discussed how the company is able to navigate the intricacies of maritime travel and crew change and reduce the burden of Filipino seafarers, their agents, and principals.

11/11/2025

It's a wrap... DAY 1 of the Crew Connect Conference and Exhibit 2025. Such a fruitful day. You still have two days to take advantage of the biggest biennial manning and crewing event. Also, never forget to get a copy of HarborScope, one of the media partners of the event.