Marina allows online ship audit

Marina allows online ship audit
November 4, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/11/04/business/maritime-business/marina...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has implemented the guidelines in conducting a remote inspection of ships and shipyards under the ‘new normal’ in the maritime industry.

Why nuclear power would be catastrophic for the shipping industry

Why nuclear power would be catastrophic for the shipping industry
Sam Chambers October 29, 2020 https://splash247.com/why-nuclear-power-would-be-catastrophic-for-the-sh...

Nuclear power being used to propel ships could be catastrophic, according to one of the most famous names in shipping, but the damage would be to the fundamental shipping markets rather than the usual environmental concerns about using atomic energy.

Shipping industry leaders launch project for Seafarers’ Rights

Shipping industry leaders launch project for Seafarers’ Rights
Baibhav Mishra - November 6, 2020 https://seanews.co.uk/features/shipping-industry-leaders-launch-project-...

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) and the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), along with SSI members today announce the launch of a new project focusing on seafarers’ labour and human rights.

Enrique, Magellan’s elusive slave

Enrique, Magellan’s elusive slave
Ambeth R. Ocampo - November 04, 2020 https://opinion.inquirer.net/134991/enrique-magellans-elusive-slave

It must have been a Freudian slip, but I did hear someone once refer to the Magellan expedition as the first “circumcision” of the world. This reminded me of the coat of arms conferred on Juan Sebastián Elcano by Charles V in 1522 that had a terrestrial globe and the text “Primus circumdedisti me” (You went around me first).

Cebu attracts 3rd shipbuilder Advanced Catamaran Composites

Cebu attracts 3rd shipbuilder
05/11/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/cebu-attracts-3rd-shipbuilder/

American-owned shipbuilder Advanced Catamaran Composites (ACC) Inc. is investing in the expanding West Cebu Industrial Park (WCIP), cementing Cebu’s claim as the shipbuilding capital of the Philippines having three shipbuilder locators to date.

Duterte wants separate agency for seafarers’ welfare, prods Congress to create new dept. of overseas workers

Duterte wants separate agency for seafarers’ welfare, prods Congress to create new dept. of overseas workers
October 27, 2020 https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/27/duterte-wants-separate-agency-for-seafarers...

The President disclosed plans for a new maritime agency after asking Congress to hasten the passage of a bill creating a department for migrant Filipino workers.

Keeping Ahead of Digitalisation: ICS Announces Two New Initiatives

Keeping Ahead of Digitalisation: ICS Announces Two New Initiatives
05/11/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/keeping-ahead-of-digitalisation-ics...

The International Chamber of Shipping is set to deliver two new initiatives to help the shipping industry face the continuing challenges brought by the digital revolution of the maritime sector.

Charterers accused of preventing crew changes

Charterers accused of preventing crew changes
Sam Chambers November 3, 2020 https://splash247.com/charterers-accused-of-preventing-crew-changes/

INTERCARGO, the body representing the interests of dry bulk sector operators, has hit out at a number of charterers who are actively preventing crew changes with many seafarers now stranded at sea for a year and a half.

Marina allows online ship audit

Marina allows online ship audit
November 4, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/11/04/business/maritime-business/marina...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has implemented the guidelines in conducting a remote inspection of ships and shipyards under the ‘new normal’ in the maritime industry.

Maritime industry responds to Covid-19 with faster uptake of remote inspections

Maritime industry responds to Covid-19 with faster uptake of remote inspections
Lee Hong Liang | Nov 03, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/maritime-industry-responds-...

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