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Hong Kong Customs Seizes Suspected Pangolin Scales Worth $3.55m From A Container
July 23, 2018 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/hong-kong-customs-seizes-sus...

Hong Kong Customs seized about 7 100 kilograms of suspected pangolin scales on 20th July, with an estimated market value of about $3.55 million from a container at the Tsing Yi Cargo Examination Compound.

Seventeen Abandoned Seafarers Rescued in Iran
2018-07-18 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/seventeen-abandoned-seafarers...

After the actions of human rights charity Justice Upheld, 17 seafarers abandoned by various maritime companies on Kish Island in Iran have been rescued. None had been paid for over two years.

MARINA, CHED sign accord on maritime education
Merlina Hernando-Malipot July 18, 2018 https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/07/18/marina-ched-sign-accord-on-maritime-ed...

To ensure the competitiveness of Filipino seafarers all over the world, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) signed a joint circular for the two agencies to collaborate in the monitoring of maritime education programs in the country.

Container Ship's Evasive Action Increased Collision Risk
2018-07-21 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/container-ship-s-evasive-acti...

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released the final investigation report into the collision between the container ship Beijing Bridge and fishing vessel Saxon Onward noting that the container ship's evasive action actually increased the risk of collision.

PHL maritime sector must adapt to new ideas in science and technology
Cecilio Arillo -July 18, 2018 https://businessmirror.com.ph/phl-maritime-sector-must-adapt-to-new-idea...

As a significant contributor to the country’s economy, the multibillion-peso Philippine maritime industry must adapt to the changing times and keep up with the latest innovations and modern technologies.

ITF: Australian ban ‘the kind of enforcement seafarers deserve’
20/07/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/itf-australian-ban-the-kind-of-enfo...

ITF statement on the decision by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to ban the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier MV Shandong Hai Wang for one year from Australian waters.

Nigeria Halts Cargo Arrivals for Cosco and Maersk
2018-07-20 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/nigeria-halts-cosco-and-maers...

Operations at Nigeria's main container terminals and their environs have experienced significant disruption over the past week, with regulators denying access to two major ocean carriers and truckers blocking port access freeways.

Ship carrying several hundred passengers crashes into jetty
Jayanta Gupta and Suman Mondal | Jul 21, 2018

KOLKATA: MV Nicobar, carrying several hundred passengers from Kolkata to Port Blair in the Andamans, rammed into a jetty at Geonkhali in East Midnapore and nearly ran aground on Friday afternoon. It seems that the experienced pilot of the ship lost control due to a steering gear failure while making a steep right turn in the Hooghly’s navigation channel.

Fires hit ferry boat, shanty in Mandaue
Norman V. Mendoza July 21,2018 http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/185619/fires-hit-ferry-boat-shanty-man...

Two fire alarms occurred today which consumed an old ferry boat docked at Pier 7 Mandaue reclamation area and a shanty at H. Cortes St., Barangay Tipolo, Mandaue City.

Despedida party sa ilang seaman, sinalakay; mga babaeng ibubugaw, sinagip
Hulyo 20, 2018 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/balita/661225/despedida-part...

Nabulabog ang despedida party para sa ilang seaman sa isang resort sa Laguna nang salakayin ito ng mga awtoridad dahil may ilang babae na ibubugaw umano, na kinabibilangan ang ilang menor de edad.