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Panama to Investigate ACP’s Treatment of Tug Captains
May 11, 2018 https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/252575/panama-to-investigate-acps...

A Panamanian government agency is to launch an inquiry into the Panama Canal Authority’s treatment of tugboat captains, the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) said.

New rules will stop the travesty of ship owners abandoning their crews
Peter Hellyer May 28, 2018 https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/new-rules-will-stop-the-trave...

Boat Drones Propel One of China's Hottest Startups: Oceanalpha wants to build the world’s first autonomous cargo ship.
Blake Schmidt May 29, 2018 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-28/boat-drones-propel-on...

Without a Strong U.S. Maritime Industry There Would be no National Maritime Day to Celebrate
28/05/2018

As the largest private employer of U.S. mariners, Crowley proudly observes National Maritime Day each year on May 22 to commemorate the significant contributions of the American maritime industry. Today, Crowley reflects on what it means that so many of our company-owned and -managed vessels are U.S.-flagged in accordance with the Jones Act, a law of vital importance to our economic, national and homeland security.

Blockchain can have a transformative effect on the shipping industry
29/05/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/blockchain-can-have-a-transformativ...

Following the launch of a legal briefing on blockchain contracts from UK P&I Club, Claims Executive, Filip Koscielecki explains how the technology can be hugely beneficial for the shipping sector:

Second worker in fatal Hanjin shipyard accident dies
Randy V. Datu May 21, 2018 https://www.rappler.com/nation/202975-second-worker-hanjin-shipyard-acci...

Both the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) issue suspension orders to Binictican I-Tech, Hanjin's subcontractor, following the accident

Seafaring is in our DNA
Fidel V. Ramos May 26, 2018 https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/05/26/seafaring-is-in-our-dna/

We were part of an admiring group that welcomed the return at the Manila Yacht Club last 22 May of the intrepid fleet of three balangays of ancient design on their homeward leg from Xiamen, China, and Hong Kong.

DOLE urges Pinoy seafarers, families to submit business proposals
Analou De Vera May 26, 2018 https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/05/26/dole-urges-pinoy-seafarers-families-to...

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is encouraging Filipino seafarers together with their families to submit their business proposal and offered cash prizes to the winners.

Op-Ed: Faulty Ruling in Western Sahara Bulker Arrest
Hassania Cherkaoui 2018-05-25 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/op-ed-faulty-ruling-in-wes...

In April 2017, a cargo of phosphates was loaded on the bulker Cherry Blossom at El Aaiun, Western Sahara. The cargo was part of a regular series of phosphate shipments sold freight-on-board by Moroccan firm OCP SA to New Zealand-based Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd.

Are VLCCs anywhere near bottoming out?
Jason Jiang May 25th, 2018 https://splash247.com/vlccs-anywhere-near-bottoming/

Chief correspondent Jason Jiang warns there’s more pain in store for tanker owners.

The crude tanker market is suffering some of its worst ever times with earnings across all size groups at very depressed levels this year, and reduced demand and existing overcapacity issues still very evident.