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Lorenzana: Chinese ships have been passing through Sibutu Strait since February
ANNA FELICIA BAJO July 25, 2019 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/702333/lorenzana-chinese-shi...

Chinese ships have passed through the Sibutu Strait four times since February this year, according to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday.

Tanker ‘seizure’ raises huge concern for seafarers’ navigating the Gulf
19th July 2019 received via email

Global seafarers’ charity, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), says the impact of the reports of another tanker ‘seizure’ will pile stress and anxiety on all seafarers navigating the region.

Media reports say the British flagged tanker, the ‘Stena Impero’, has been ‘seized’ and is now heading for Iran.

Seafarers’ families world meet slated on Aug. 14-15 at Manila Hotel
July 25, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/07/25/seafarers-families-world-meet-slat...

Families of Filipino seafarers here and abroad are slated to meet on Aug. 14-15 at the Fiesta Pavilion of the historic and prestigious Manila Hotel with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as guest of honor and keynote speaker.

Operator of seized oil tanker to support families of crew members from PHL, Russia, Latvia, India
July 24, 2019 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/news/702141/operator-of-seiz...

LONDON, United Kingdom - The Swedish-based operator of the British-flagged tanker seized last week by Iran said on Tuesday it was still awaiting permission to visit the ship's 23 crew members.

Number of Indian Seafarers Grows 45%
July 23, 2019 https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/number-indian-seafarers-grows-...

Graph: Press Information Bureau
Employment of Indian seafarers on Indian and foreign ships witnessed a growth of 45 percent in the last three years.

Stena Bulk: Filipino, 22 other crew members of seized UK ship ‘safe’
July 25, 2019 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/178290/stena-bulk-filipino-22-other-cr...

The 23 crew members of a UK-flagged ship captured by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz five days ago were all safe, the shipping company said.

Stena Bulk, the owner of the ship, said the ship’s master advised “that everyone was safe with good cooperation with the Iranian personnel onboard.”

Hontiveros seeks passage of Magna Carta for Seafarers
July 24, 2019 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/news/702178/hontiveros-seeks...

Widow alleges cargo ship's negligence caused husband's drowning
Carrie Bradon | Jul 24, 2019 https://setexasrecord.com/stories/512781289-widow-alleges-cargo-ship-s-n...

GALVESTON — A Harris County woman is suing a cargo vessel company, alleging the defendants' negligence caused her husband to be knocked overboard and drown.

Egypt, UAE, US Kick off Drills to Bolster Maritime Security
23 July, 2019 https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1825316/egypt-uae-us-kick-drills...

Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and the United States kicked off on Monday a joint drill aimed at bolstering regional maritime security.

Universities’ association launches Global Maritime Professional initiative
24 Jul 2019

The International Association of Maritime Universities publishes its Body of Knowledge, setting out the process and learning outcomes required by Global Maritime Professionals

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