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Cruise ship carrying Chinese tourists cancels port call at Subic amid protest
Joanna Rose Aglibot January 28, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1220738/cruise-ship-cancels-port-call-at-s...

Seafarers as ‘fishers of men’
ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO | January 28,2020 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/284380/seafarers-as-fishers-of-men

The apostles of Jesus Christ were initially known as “fishers of men” which is considered as the most important metaphor for evangelism.

According to the gospel last Sunday, Christ first gathered his fishermen-disciples around him who later disseminated his teachings.

Santa Fe-bound roro suffered engine trouble; passengers safe after ship docked safely 4 hours laters
Morexette Marie B. Erram January 26,2020 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/283982/santa-fe-bound-roro-suffered-e...

Shipowners should prepare for charter party issues from Wuhan coronavirus
Marcus Hand | Jan 27, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/shipowners-should-prep...

As the Wuhan coronavirus crisis in China deepens rapidly shipowners have been warned to be prepared to face issues such as quarantine and closures and resulting charter party issues.

The New “Wuhan” Coronavirus – Issues and Effects in the Shipping Market
27/01/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-new-wuhan-coronavirus-issues-an...

Shipping urged to prepare for Wuhan coronavirus
Grant Rowles January 27th, 2020 https://splash247.com/shipping-urged-to-prepare-for-wuhan-coronavirus/

As the official numbers of Wuhan coronavirus infections in China rise and the virus starts to spread globally, shipping is being urged to prepare on several fronts.

Enclosed Spaces: The Importance of Ventilation
Don Sly 01-25-2020 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/enclosed-spaces-the-import...

Thanks very much to The Maritime Executive for your kind invitation to rethink our maritime industry's programs for safe confined space entry and repairs.

Seafarers face increased checks as coronavirus spreads across the world
Sam Chambers January 24th, 2020 https://splash247.com/seafarers-face-increased-checks-as-coronavirus-spr...

Shipping Is Looking to Benefit from the US-China Trade Agreement
25/01/2020

The shipping industry has been looking forward to a trade deal between the US and China for quite some time now. As a result, the latest positive development is expected to boost the fortunes of both the dry bulk and the tanker markets, but also to increase demand for vessel acquisitions among shipowners.

China Holds Back Some Ships from Calling at Wuhan
Costas Paris Jan. 23, 2020

The virus-stricken city on the Yangtze and Hanshui rivers is a major trade hub in central China

China has started holding back some ships from calling at the city of Wuhan, a major trade hub on the Yangtze River, as the country seeks to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus