From Shipyard to Sea: The Filipino Story Behind the MV Usuki

The MV Usuki Lydia Mar Manila congratulates its principal, Mastermind Shipmanagement (MSM), on its brand new 43,000 dwt, MPP vessel—the MV Usuki. Its engine is also methanol-ready, making it future-proof for evolving low-carbon fuel pathways. Moreover, we also congratulate the Filipino Seafarers who helped bring this ship to life. More than just another ship in MSM’s growing fleet, the MV Usuki is also a source of Filipino …

Lydia Mar Manila Magic: Celebrating Christmas and 35 Years of Crewing Excellence 

Last November 29, 2025, Lydia Mar Manila (LMM) celebrated its Christmas Party at the Le Parc Event Hall, Pasay City. The venue was transformed into an enchanted forest, to fit the evening’s theme of fantasy and magic. The holiday event was also the culmination of a year-long celebration for Lydia Mar Manila’s 35th Anniversary.  To open the festivities, Mr. Alberto Gomez, Chairman of …

Lydia Mar Manila – Malayo Man, Malapit Din (What is distant, is close): A Parenting Seminar for Seafarer Families

Prepared by: Maritime Multipurpose Cooperative Last September 13, the Maritime Multipurpose Cooperative (MMPC), in partnership with Lydia Mar Manila Inc., successfully hosted “Malayo Man, Malapit Din (What is distance is close) – A Parenting Seminar for Seafarer Families.”   The session was led by experts from the Ateneo Center for Family …