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.
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.
Iran-Linked Actor Used AI to Compile Targeting Data on U.S. Naval Forces
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said it identified an Iran-linked threat actor using its Claude AI system to collect and analyze publicly available information about U.S. naval forces operating in the region. The activity was disclosed in the company’s September 2026 threat intelligence report. According to Anthropic, the actor used Claude to help build a computer program that tracked naval positions and produced targeting handbooks and recommendations. The collected information reportedly included publicly accessible ship and aircraft transponder identifiers, commercial satellite-imagery searches, U.S. personnel details taken from military photographs, and websites showing naval movements.
U.S. Honors Merchant Mariners Behind Historic 9/11 Boatlift 25 Years Later
U.S. maritime officials have honored the merchant mariners who helped evacuate hundreds of thousands of people from Lower Manhattan following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as the United States marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11. When bridges, tunnels and other transportation routes were disrupted, the U.S. Coast Guard called for available vessels in New York Harbor to assist. Ferries, tugboats, commercial vessels and private craft responded, carrying people away from Manhattan while some vessels transported emergency personnel toward the disaster area.
Oil Tanker Freight Rates Hit Record Highs Amid U.S.-Iran Shipping Attacks
Oil tanker freight rates have climbed to record levels as renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Middle East increase security risks and reduce the availability of vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz. Baltic Exchange data showed that rates for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) transporting oil from the Gulf of Oman to China reached around Worldscale 450, equivalent to approximately $11.50 per barrel. The level is the highest recorded for the route since the rate was introduced earlier this year.
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.
STCW Philippine Conference 2026 Brings Maritime Stakeholders Together
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held the STCW Philippine Conference 2026 on September 10, bringing together maritime stakeholders to discuss Philippine proposals concerning seafarer education, training, certification, safety, and welfare. The conference provided industry representatives and members of the Philippine Working Group with an opportunity to review and contribute to the country’s positions as the international maritime community continues the comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code.
3rd Annual APO MARINO AA Job Fair Opens in Manila for Filipino Seafarers
The ,3rd Annual APO MARINO AA Job Fair is being held today, September 2, 2026, at 1108 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila, formerly the OWWA Seafarer Hub, giving Filipino seafarers direct access to employment opportunities in the maritime industry.
NSD Committee Holds Successful Meeting Ahead of 2026 National Seafarers’ Day, National Maritime Week
The National Seafarers’ Day (NSD) Committee successfully held a preparatory meeting on Tuesday, September 1, at the Intership Crew Philippines, Inc. office at PITX in Parañaque City, as preparations continue for the 31st National Seafarers’ Day and 27th National Maritime Week this September 2026.
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.
