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Cargo ship denied entry to Apia amid coronavirus fears
25 March 2020 https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/411023/cargo-ship-denie...

Samoan authorities have confirmed a cargo ship was denied entry to Apia over the weekend in the first case of a container vessel being turned away because of anti-coronavirus measures.

TIP to phase out maritime programs
Yashika F. Torib March 4, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/03/04/business/maritime-business/tip-to...

Engr. Felix Oca, president of the Philippine Association of the Maritime Institutions PHOTO from FAS Maritime

LOOK: DOST touts developing world's first cargo boat powered by ocean waves
Kristine Sabillo, Mar 03 2020 https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/03/03/20/look-dost-touts-developing-w...

Developing the country’s maritime human capital
Brenda V. Pimentel March 4, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/03/04/business/maritime-business/develo...

First of two parts

Two Filipino seafarers’ tale of surviving piracy
Yashika F. Torib March 4, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/03/04/business/maritime-business/two-fi...

OS John ‘Pope’ Estinoco ( left) and AB Kristoffer de Ocampo, piracy and kidnapping survivors. PHOTOS from FAS Maritime

Myanmar seamen urged to be careful before signing on for work
Tint Zaw Tun 27 Feb 2020 https://www.mmtimes.com/news/seamen-urged-be-careful-signing-work.html

Seamen should review their contracts with shipowners to avoid getting into trouble in other countries, a leader of a local seafarer’s union said Wednesday, after it was reported that China has jailed 63 Myanmar sailors for smuggling.

Virus Disrupts China’s Shipping, and World Ports Feel the Impact
Keith Bradsher and Niraj Chokshi Feb. 27, 2020 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/business/economy/china-coronavirus-sh...

Even where factories are back in operation, getting freight to docks has been impeded by roadblocks and quarantines.

Covid-19 Threatens Global Trade, Hits Shipping Industry Hard
02/03/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/covid-19-threatens-global-trade-hit...

Since the outbreak of Coronavirus (nCovid-19) in China, trade especially shipping which has been the most affected sector around the world as the international shipping industry is responsible for the carriage of around 90 per cent of the world’s trade.

ICS: Ships Could Face Detention Under New IMO ‘Carriage Ban’
Mike Schuler March 3, 2020 https://gcaptain.com/ics-ships-could-face-detention-under-new-imo-carria...

Ships carrying non-compliant high-sulphur fuel now face high fines and detention under new rules entering into force banning the carriage of such fuels, the International Chamber of Shipping warns.

Cruise ship allowed to dock; crew barred from disembarking
Evelyn Macairan March 3, 2020 - https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/03/03/1997660/cruise-ship-allowe...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) allowed the cruise ship Westerdam to dock at the South Harbor for re-provisioning last Sunday.