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Human factors: time to re-focus
November 21st, 2019 https://splash247.com/human-factors-time-to-re-focus/

Lawmakers Told Foreign Ships Threatening US Maritime Sector
19/11/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/lawmakers-told-foreign-ships-threat...

Many of the laws governing American ships — considered some of the most stringent in the world — are not being applied to foreign vessels operating in U.S. waters, a spokesman for the U.S.-flag shipping sector has alleged.

PH urged to offer other maritime courses than just pure manpower
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat November 15, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/11/15/ph-urged-to-offer-other-maritime-c...

Instead of supplying pure manpower to ocean-going vessels, the Philippines has been urged to scale up its maritime capabilities by offering new programs and courses to young Filipinos who would like a career in the maritime industry.

Philippines says it has addressed STCW shortcomings ahead March 2020 EMSA audit
Marcus Hand | Nov 20, 2019 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/philippines-says-it-has-add...

The Philippines authorities say they have filed reports addressing all the deficiencies in its maritime training and certification found by the European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA).

Charity ensures seafarers are not forgotten this Christmas
19/11/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/charity-ensures-seafarers-are-not-f...

An award-winning acapella male choir will kick off a series of carol services for seafarers in Great Britain organised by global maritime charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea).

Three crew in possession of fake certificates, ship detained, Greece
STEPAN KOTCHERGA November 19, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/11/19/three-crew-in-possession-of-fake...

Maritime 5G will hasten IoT adoption in shipping industry
Gigi Onag November 19, 2019 https://futureiot.tech/maritime-5g-will-hasten-iot-adoption-in-shipping-...

As the next big leap in mobile and wireless communications, 5G is expected to open up infinite possibilities in maritime communication.

Norwegian shipping exec spurs courage, competence amid 4IR
Yashika F. Torib November 20, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/11/20/business/maritime-business/norweg...

The future has already arrived for shipping, and for many Filipino seafarers who make up at least 30 percent of the world’s mariners, this poses trouble as automation and artificial intelligence can displace warm bodies onboard vessels.

Yale Study Links High Levels of Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts Among Seafarers
Mike Schuler November 19, 2019 https://gcaptain.com/yale-study-links-high-levels-of-depression-anxiety-...

Nobody said that life at sea was supposed to be easy, but a new study by Yale University has identified worrying levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among seafarers.

Lite Shipping modernizes fleet, unveils new ship
November 18, 2019 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1832502/Cebu/Business/Lite-Shipping-m...