Court asked to stop pension scheme for OFWs

Court asked to stop pension scheme for OFWs
Vann Marlo M. Villegas August 27, 2019 https://www.bworldonline.com/court-asked-to-stop-pension-scheme-for-ofws/

A GROUP representing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) has asked the Supreme Court to stop the Social Security System (SSS) from collecting pension contributions from land-based workers overseas.

Let a thousand tech startups bloom: Fame transporders now used by fishermen

Let a thousand tech startups bloom
Annelle Tayao-Juego September 01, 2019 https://business.inquirer.net/278034/let-a-thousand-tech-startups-bloom

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Controversial Iranian VLCC enters Turkish waters

Controversial Iranian VLCC enters Turkish waters
Sam Chambers August 29th, 2019 https://splash247.com/controversial-iranian-vlcc-enters-turkish-waters/

The Iranian VLCC Adrian Darya 1, formerly known as Grace 1, entered Turkish territorial waters this morning and appears to be on course for the port of Mersin.

Aquatic resources merit more attention

Aquatic resources merit more attention
September 01, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/09/01/opinion/editorial/aquatic-resourc...

Marina stops registration of wooden hulled boats

Marina stops registration of wooden hulled boats
TED CORDERO August 30, 2019 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/706350/marina-stops-registra...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has stopped accepting registrations for new wooden-hulled passenger vessels as part of the Department of Transportations (DOTr) move to modernize the industry and ensure passenger safety at seas.

Ramped up port infra to make PH Asean shipment hub; PPA to build P300-M shipbuilding facility

Ramped up port infra to make PH Asean shipment hub
GENIVI FACTAO August 29, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/08/29/news/top-stories/ramped-up-port-i...

The Philippines needs to deliver port infrastructure in order to be at par with Singapore as a transshipment hub in Southeast Asia, Patrick Ronas, president of the Association of International Shipping Lines, said on Wednesday.

Capesize bulk carrier cocaine bust, all Pinoy crewmen under investigation

Capesize bulk carrier cocaine bust, crew under investigation
Mikhail Voytenko August 29, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/08/29/capesize-bulk-carrier-cocaine-bu...

3 killed in sea tragedy; where was Coast Guard?

3 killed in sea tragedy; where was Coast Guard?
MARITES VILLAMOR-ILANO, WENILYN SABALO August 29, 2019 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1820718

THREE passengers perished, including an infant, when fire broke out in the engine room of a ferry from Cebu just two hours before it was expected to arrive in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte on Tuesday night, Aug. 27, 2019.

Intercargo expresses ‘deep concern’ for missing seafarers

Intercargo expresses ‘deep concern’ for missing seafarers
Nidaa Bakhsh 29 Aug 2019

Dry bulk association urges ‘extreme caution’ when dealing with cargoes that may liquefy, while voicing its fears for 25 missing seafarers who were on board a supramax carrying nickel ore from Indonesia last week

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2 Filipino seafarers among 26 killed in Mexico bar attack

2 Filipino seafarers among 26 killed in Mexico bar attack
ASSOCIATED PRESS August 29, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/08/29/news/latest-news/2-filipino-seafa...

COATZACOALCOS, Mexico: Two Filipino sailors were among the 26 killed in a bar here after gang members set it on fire.

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