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Coast Guard rescues Filipino crew member after jumping off from cargo ship in Palawan
Betheena Unite March 23, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/22/coast-guard-rescues-filipino-crew-memb...

A crew member of an international cargo vessel was rescued after jumping in the waters off Balabac, Palawan when he sensed that his life was in danger Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard said.

Former China Shipping Industry executive charged for corruption
Jason Jiang March 20th, 2019 https://splash247.com/former-china-shipping-industry-executive-charged-f...

A local People’s Procuratorate in Jiangsu has filed criminal charges against Wang Yiling, former vice general manager of China Shipping Industry (Jiangsu).

Norsk Hydro cyber attack highlights hacking threat to maritime companies warns Nor-Shipping
23/03/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/norsk-hydro-cyber-attack-highlights...

This week’s ransomware cyber attack on Norsk Hydro, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, is a clear demonstration of the growing threat facing firms within the maritime and ocean industries, says Per Martin Tanggaard, Director of Nor-Shipping.

Cebu-Ormoc route gets bigger ship
KATLENE O. CACHO March 22, 2019 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1798067

LITE Ferries is launching a bigger ship to serve the Cebu-Ormoc route.

On Monday, March 25, Lite Shipping Corp. will unveil the newly renovated M/V Lite Ferry 19, a vessel that can accommodate 856 passengers and carry at least 35 buses and heavy trucks.

It is said to be the fastest vessel that will ply Cebu-Ormoc, with a travel time of four and a half hours.

Militant group urges Duterte to protect Filipino seafarers’ preferential status
Chito Chavez March 22, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/22/militant-group-urges-duterte-to-protec...

A militant labor group has appealed to President Duterte to take urgent measures that will protect the welfare of Filipino seafarers who are now losing their preferential status in the global labor market.

Netherlands to help boost PH maritime capability
RAFFY AYENG March 22, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/netherlands-to-help-boost-ph-maritime-capabi...

THE Netherlands has assured its close ties and firm support to the Philippines in harnessing the latter’s maritime capabilities, especially the seafaring industry.

Drunk Sailors From Russian Boat Found Stranded on Welsh Island
21 March 2019 ://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/03/21/drunk-sailors-from-russian-boat-found-...

Three sailors from a Russian cargo ship were found stranded on a small island in the U.K.’s Bristol Channel after going missing during a drunken night out in a seaside town, a British news site reported on Thursday.

Fire Breaks Out on South Korean Tanker - 2 Dead
March 20, 2019 https://arxmaritime.com/news/fire-breaks-out-on-south-korean-tanker-2-de...

A fire broke out on the South Korean-flagged tanker, Taehwa 1HO during the early morning hours of March 20th.

The incident occurred at approximately 05:40 am, while the vessel was transiting off the south coast of South Korea, some 2 nautical miles off Ohdong island in the East China Sea.

NYK Holds Conferences to Improve the Safety of Its Dry Bulk Fleet
20/03/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/nyk-holds-conferences-to-improve-th...

On March 6 and 12, NYK held emergency safety conferences in Imabari city and Tokyo, Japan, for 84 participants representing 35 Japanese shipowners and ship-management companies.

PH still on ‘White List’ – Marina
RAFFY AYENG March 21, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-still-on-white-list-marina/528830/

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) broke its silence and insisted on Wednesday that the Philippines is still on the “White List” of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

It was reacting to the exclusive report of The Manila Times that the country “might be excluded” from the list for failure to comply with global reporting standards.