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IMO Asean members set presentation of antipollution action plan in confab
Lorenz S. Marasigan - August 27, 2019 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/08/27/imo-asean-members-set-presentat...

Maritime industry targeted by cyber criminals
27/08/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-industry-targeted-by-cyber...

In a recent information letter to the maritime sector, the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) advises of an increase in the number of cyber campaigns targeting several different sectors since June 2019 and states that both the maritime sector and the oil and gas sector have been victims of such targeted attacks.

Iran sells oil from tanker released by Gibraltar
26 Aug 2019 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/08/iran-sells-oil-tanker-released-gi...

More than 2 million barrels of crude oil on Adrian Darya sold to unknown buyer who will decide vessel's destination.

Splinter group from seamen’s union joins hands with Sena
Muskan Khator August 26, 2019 https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/splinter-group-from-seamens-...

Group headed by union leader expelled for corruption

A faction of the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), one of the largest trade unions in the shipping industry, on Sunday joined hands with the Shiv Sena.

Captain of ship which grounded on French Polynesian reef convicted
25 August 2019 https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/397460/captain-of-ship-...

The conviction of a captain whose cargo ship drifted onto a reef in French Polynesia has become final.

Last year the captain of the Philippines-registered vessel was given a suspended one-year jail sentence and the company Sinbanali Shipping was fined $US240,000.

25 feared dead as Indonesian bulker carrying nickel ore disappears
Sam Chambers August 26th, 2019 https://splash247.com/25-feared-dead-as-indonesian-bulker-carrying-nicke...

Search and rescue teams are scouring eastern Indonesia after a bulk carrier carrying nickel ore with 25 people onboard sent a distress signal yesterday.

Cargo liquefaction is feared as there has been no AIS signals from the 2002-built Indonesian flagged Nur Allya since Saturday.

LIST: China's incursions in Philippine waters
August 22, 2019

As the Duterte administration claims friendlier ties with China, Philippine officials report several sightings of Chinese vessels criss-crossing Philippine waters without due notice

MANILA, Philippines – Chinese vessels have been criss-crossing Philippine waters even as the government claims friendlier ties with China, casting doubt on the merits of President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called independent foreign policy that has largely favored Beijing.

Reduce the loss of lives at sea
24/08/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/reduce-the-loss-of-lives-at-sea/

A disturbing number of man-overboard incidents occur every year in the maritime transport industry. Unfortunately, most of these incidents are fatal. The loss of many lives each year and associated costs rapidly call for a change.

23 crew members unaccounted for in ship attack
August 23, 2019 https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/08/23/23-crew-members-unaccount...

Caraga seafarers eager to join in 2019 NRCO-ISP biz plan competition
Jennifer P. Gaitano August 23, 2019 https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/releases/1026276

BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 23 (PIA) - Seafarers who are from Caraga region have expressed their interest to join in this year’s National Reintegration Center for OFWs – Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines (NRCO-ISP) Business Plan Competition, wherein they are given the chance to start their own business here in the country.