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Cleaner Air in 2020: 0.5% sulphur cap for ships enters into force worldwide
January 3, 2020 https://europeansting.com/2020/01/03/cleaner-air-in-2020-0-5-sulphur-cap...

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission.

MR Product Tanker The “Weapon of Choice” for Ship Owners During 2019
04/01/2020

The shipping industry is heading towards a landmark year in 2020, with the latest marine fuel rules upsetting common practices, while yesterday’s Middle East events are bound to make waves in the weeks to come.

Shipping on alert as Iran vows revenge for deadly American drone strike
Sam Chambers January 3rd, 2020 https://splash247.com/shipping-on-alert-as-iran-vows-revenge-for-deadly-...

Merchant shipping heading through Middle Eastern waters has been placed back on high alert over fears Iran may retaliate to American drone strikes earlier today that killed a top Iranian general.

New cadet program is set to boost cadet berths at sea
03/01/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/new-cadet-program-is-set-to-boost-c...

InterManager is taking part in a new subsidy scheme which aims to boost the number of cadet berths on vessels – helping cadets to gain the vital sea-time they need in order to qualify as seafarers.

Marine areas beyond national jurisdiction: Where to?
Amado S. Tolentino, JR. January 4, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/01/04/opinion/columnists/marine-areas-b...

Ship owners face a stiff challenge
03/01/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ship-owners-face-a-stiff-challenge/

CA junks dead seafarer kin's compensation claim
Benjamin Pulta January 3, 2020 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1089953

MANILA -- The Court of Appeals (CA) dismissed the belated claim to death benefits of a family of a Filipino seafarer who died at sea while employed in a foreign ship.

Kidnapped by pirates, Gorakhpur seafarer recalls horror
Arjumand Bano | Jan 3, 2020 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/kidnapped-by-pirates-s...

GORAKHPUR: A seafarer from Gorakhpur, who is now back to his hometown, recalled how he was kidnapped by pirates along with 18 Indian crew members on December 3 when his ship was returning from Nigeria.

Disgraceful conduct
A LAW EACH DAY (KEEPS TROUBLE AWAY) - Atty. Jose C. Sison - January 3, 2020 - https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2020/01/03/1981588/disgraceful-conduct

Shipping has reasons to be optimistic despite serious challenges
Lee Hong Liang | Jan 03, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/shipping-has-reasons-be-opt...

The shipping industry has a number of reasons to be cheerful as it enters a new decade, despite some serious challenges in the immediate future, according to accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.