Shipping operators told to uphold passengers’ rights

Shipping operators told to uphold passengers’ rights
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat March 5, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/03/05/shipping-operators-told-to-uphold-...

To intensify and ensure the protection of the public against inefficient shipping services, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) reminds shipping operators to uphold passengers rights at all times, especially in cases of cancelled, delayed, or uncompleted voyages.

IMO: The vital role education will play in determining shipping’s future

IMO: The vital role education will play in determining shipping’s future
March 5th, 2019 https://splash247.com/imo-the-vital-role-education-will-play-in-determin...

Shipping vows to repatriate abandoned crews

Shipping vows to repatriate abandoned crews
Sam Chambers March 5th, 2019 https://splash247.com/shipping-vows-to-repatriate-abandoned-crews/

Repatriation of abandoned crews was one of the key topics discussed at last week’s International Labour Organization (ILO) Special Tripartite Committee on the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), with owners, unions and regulators in attendance.

Indonesia detains more than 20 ships for illegal anchoring near Singapore

Indonesia detains more than 20 ships for illegal anchoring near Singapore
Sam Chambers March 5th, 2019 https://splash247.com/indonesia-detains-more-than-20-ships-for-illegal-a...

There has been a recent spike in the number of anchored vessels detained by Indonesian authorities in waters near Singapore, with Splash even hearing of an incident where the Indonesian navy fired across the bows of one ship.

The Mission to Seafarers unveils new seafarer welfare centre in Port Talbot

The Mission to Seafarers unveils new seafarer welfare centre in Port Talbot
05/03/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-mission-to-seafarers-unveils-ne...

The Mission to Seafarers has unveiled a new centre for seafarers in Port Talbot, significantly increasing its vital welfare service provision for seafarers calling at the port.

Alliance to save blue whales from ships stalled by Sri Lanka

Alliance to save blue whales from ships stalled by Sri Lanka
Associated Press March 6, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/06/alliance-to-save-blue-whales-from-ship...

When the feeding grounds of blue whales overlap with busy shipping lanes, business interests often supersede those of the endangered marine mammals.

Asian Terminals Inc: Cargo flow at South Harbor improved

ATI: Cargo flow at South Harbor improved
GENIVI FACTAO March 06, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/ati-cargo-flow-at-south-harbor-improved/521189/

The Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) said the collaborative synergy between port authorities and shipping lines to expedite vessel turn-around time by removing empty containers yielded positive results.

Container shipping industry braces for impact of new regulations

Container shipping industry braces for impact of new regulations
DeAnne Toto March 4, 2019 https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/container-shipping-industry-adjus...

Price competition could lead to further consolidation.

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Libya High Court acquits 7 Filipino seafarers

Libya High Court acquits 7 Filipino seafarers
Roy Mabasa March 5, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/05/libya-high-court-acquits-7-filipino-se...

The crewmen of M/T Levante (Photo courtesy of Crystal Allera)/Manila Times)

A Storm Is Gathering Over Container Shipping

A Storm Is Gathering Over Container Shipping
Costas Paris 3 March 2019 https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-storm-is-gathering-over-container-shippin...

Sagging global trade, rising fuel costs and stubbornly low freight rates have shipping lines facing new headwinds in an elusive search for stability

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