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Filipina naval architect bags China marine grant
GENIVI FACTAO August 07, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/filipina-naval-architect-bags-china-marine-g...

(From left ) Julie Zhu, Mika Ramos, Thaddeus Jovellanos and President Li Ping of Harbin Engineering University Ship Equipment and Technology Co. Ltd. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Shipping shows its heart, closing in on £2 million raised for new treatments for seriously ill children
06/08/2019

The international shipping industry is close to achieving a remarkable milestone by raising £2 million ($2.5m) to support research into new treatments for cancer and immune system problems at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London.

Duterte says he’s going to China to discuss maritime dispute
VIRGIL LOPEZ August 6, 2019 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/703676/duterte-says-he-s-goi...

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday confirmed he is going to China to raise the issue on the maritime row in the South China Sea.

Seafarers set for double pay as Strait of Hormuz declared 'high risk' area
5 August 2019

Unions and employers come to agreement over danger money for crew

The Warlike Area Operations Committee (WAOC) has declared the Strait of Hormuz a “high risk” area which could entitle seafarers on .... https://www.tradewindsnews.com/online/seafarers-set-for-double-pay-as-st...

Seafarers Working On Cruise Ships And Ferries Among Unhappiest In Industry, New Report Shows
06/08/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarers-working-on-cruise-ships-a...

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed that seafarers working onboard cruise ships and ferries rank among the unhappiest in the industry.

Between Nigeria’s Exclusive Economic Zone And Transnational Crimes
Tarkaa David August 4, 2019 http://leadership.ng/2019/08/04/between-nigerias-exclusive-economic-zone...

TARKAA DAVID in this report X-rays the Nigerian Navy efforts in tackling transnational crimes and protecting Nigeria’s economic zone

China’s COSCO Wants New Democracy OK for Piraeus Master Plan
August 3, 2019 https://www.thenationalherald.com/255462/chinas-cosco-wants-new-democrac...

ATHENS – The Chinese company COSCO that operates the port of Piraeus wants the new New Democracy government to approve a 612-million-euro ($680.15 million) overhaul plan that was stymied by the former ruling anti-business Radical Left SYRIZA.

Marina suspends operations of passenger motorboats along Iloilo-Guimaras route
August 05, 2019
The Maritime Industry Authority has directed roll-on roll-off or RO-RO vessels to increase the frequency of their trips to serve passengers in the area

MANILA, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has suspended operations of all passenger motor bancas along the Iloilo-Guimaras route, pending review and assessment of the vessels' safety conditions.

Iran says it seized Iraqi oil tanker in Gulf, arrested seven sailors
The Associated Press and Reuters Aug 04, 2019 https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/iran/iran-seizes-tanker-in-gulf...

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has seized an Iraqi oil tanker in the Gulf that was smuggling fuel to some Arab states, Iran's state TV reported, adding that seven sailors onboard of the tanker had been detained.

Cruise line industry slam claim of 'over tourism' after Venice crash and reveal ship plans
Beth Allcock Aug 3, 2019 https://www.express.co.uk/travel/cruise/1159166/cruises-2020-msc-cruise-...