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PH asserts position in IMO White List
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat May 2, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/05/02/ph-asserts-position-in-imo-white-l...

The Philippines, through the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), asserted its position in the revised “White List” of Parties to the STCW Convention, a list of countries that are compliant with the standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

How ‘flags of convenience’ have shrunk Australia’s merchant fleet
Peter van Duyn May 2, 2019 http://theconversation.com/how-flags-of-convenience-have-shrunk-australi...

In movies about ships, a crew feverishly changing their vessel’s name and flag to avoid detection is a common tactic. Nothing so simple could work in reality, right?

Border Guard: Iranian-flagged tanker rescued off Jeddah coast
2019-05-02 http://live.saudigazette.com.sa/article/565447/SAUDI-ARABIA/Border-Guard...

JEDDAH — The Saudi Border Guard official spokesman said that a Iran-flagged oil tanker, carrying a crew of 26 sailors, was rescued off Jeddah coast — 70 nautical miles south-west of Jeddah Islamic Port on Thursday.

Shipping firm loses court bid to make Hong Kong authorities help it retrieve tanker detained over alleged oil transfer to North Korea
Chris Lau 2 May, 2019 https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3008600/shippi...

Order to ease port congestion delayed
TYRONE JASPER C. PIAD May 02, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/order-to-ease-port-congestion-delayed/548304/

The issuance of the joint administrative order (JAO) to address the port congestion has been delayed to make way for the further review of shipping rates, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said recently.

Marina and DOE join to promote green shipping
Emmie V. Abadilla April 30, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/04/30/marina-and-doe-join-to-promote-gre...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are promoting more sustainable and eco-friendly fuels for Philippine-registered ships to implement the global 0.50% sulphur cap in 2020.

WIMAPHIL PRESIDENT MERLE JIMENEZ-SAN PEDRO
Champion of ‘she’-farers and women in maritime
YASHIKA F. TORIB May 01, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/champion-of-she-farers-and-women-in-maritime...

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Benzene and seafarer’s illnesses
Dennis Gorecho - May 2, 2019 https://www.panaynews.net/benzene-and-seafarers-illnesses/

THE SEAFARER’S constant exposure to hazards such as chemicals (including benzene) and varying temperatures, coupled by stressful tasks in his employment, may cause medical conditions like leukemia, cancer and goiter.

For a safe and healthy work environment at sea
02/05/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/for-a-safe-and-healthy-work-environ...

Three updated marine regulations you need to know about in 2019
02/05/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/three-updated-marine-regulations-yo...