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Tough times driving growth in sea piracy
August 15, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/15/opinion/editorial/tough-times-dri...

Tax contributions from liner billionaires questioned
Sam Chambers August 15, 2022 https://splash247.com/tax-contributions-from-liner-billionaires-questioned/

The issue of liner shipping and taxation is once again in the news during a record Q2 earnings season for global carriers.

Beijing rate cut adds to concerns about the health of shipping’s most important economy
Sam Chambers August 15, 2022 https://splash247.com/beijing-rate-cut-adds-to-concerns-about-the-health...

Solon eyes MARINA office in Agusan Norte town
Alexander Lopez August 13, 2022 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1181287

BUTUAN CITY – As a growing industrial center in the Caraga Region and with seven of its 10 municipalities and one city situated along the seashores, a legislator proposes to build a Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) office in Agusan del Norte.

Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep.Dale Corvera filed House Bill No. 3501, a measure seeking the establishment of MARINA in Nasipit town.

Crew ‘sitting ducks’ on unlit vessel off Dakar
Gary Howard | Aug 12, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/management-crewing/crew-sitting-ducks-...

Seafarers stuck aboard a cargo ship at the Port of Dakar’s anchorage without sidelights or electricity are in grave danger.

Meetings Of The Tripartite Maritime Table Restart With The Participation Of The Government, Seafarers And Shipowners
13/08/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/meetings-of-the-tripartite-maritime...

Wifi connectivity for seafarers remains ‘hit-and-miss’ despite legal obligation, warns Idwal
Adam Corbett 12 August 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/wifi-connectivity-for-sea...

Worrying findings from ship-inspection company come despite increased concerns over seafarer welfare following the pandemic

Korean tanker and Chinese bulk carrier collided at Busan Anchorage
Aug 11, 2022 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2022/39125/korean-tanker-and-cine...

South Korean shipbuilders account for 55% of global ship orders in July
11/August/2022 https://timesofoman.com/article/120022-south-korean-shipbuilders-account...

Seoul: South Korean shipbuilders won 55 per cent of global ship orders in July, maintaining their solid top position.

An unknown Chinese merchant spends $376 million on 13 cargo ships for risky Russian oil transfers on the high seas, report says
Phil Rosen 11 August 2022 https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/russian-oil-ship-to...

An anonymous Chinese merchant has spent $376 million on 13 tankers to execute ship-to-ship transfers of Russian crude in the mid-Atlantic, data from maritime intelligence site Lloyd's List shows.