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Burning Container Ship Arrives At Grand Bahama
DENISE MAYCOCK February 1, 2019

The MV Yantian Express, a 320-metre container vessel, on fire.
THE mega-freighter that was burning off Canada’s east coast since January 3 is now docked off port in waters off Grand Bahama, awaiting clearance from the relevant marine authorities at the Port Department and the Grand Bahama Harbour Company.

Crew says cruise ship captain isolated himself
January 31, 2019 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20190131_02/

NHK has learned that the captain of a Japanese cruise ship that hit a pier in Guam last month exhibited unprofessional behavior in months prior to the collision.

The accident involving the Nippon Maru, operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line, took place on the night of December 30th. Both the vessel and the pier were damaged.

Italy impounds $631m cocaine in container, cargo ship
February 1, 2019 http://shipsandports.com.ng/italy-impounds-631m-cocaine-container-cargo-...

Photos: Fire Breaks Out on APL Container Ship
2019-02-01 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/photos-fire-breaks-out-on-apl...

Video still courtesy Vietnamese Coast Guard

Merger talk heats up between China’s top shipbuilders in wake of Korean yard consolidation
Jason Jiang February 1st, 2019 https://splash247.com/merger-talk-heats-up-between-chinas-top-shipbuilde...

How AI & Automation Has Overhauled The Shipping Industry
31 Jan 2019 https://www.analyticsindiamag.com/ai-shipping-autonomous-drive/

Global cyber threats alongside sustained pressures over environmental regulations have always been a challenge for the shipping industry which made digitisation an indispensable alternative for the maritime industry. All over the world, major shipping industries have been keen on improvising systems to nurture and innovation and find solutions to these concerns.

Hyundai's mega-shipbuilder plan puts China and Japan on edge
KENICHI YAMADA, KENJI ASADA and NAOKI MATSUDA February 01, 2019 https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-Deals/Hyundai-s-mega-shipbuild...

South Korean government's heavy hand raises concern over price stability

Cargo ship damaged in New Year’s Eve fire towed to Japan
Tyne Phillips January 31, 2019

The cargo ship that caught fire on New Year’s Eve, killing four crew members and leaving one missing at sea, has been towed to Japan.

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Philippines: Government plans on Hanjin clearer by Q1
30/01/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/philippines-government-plans-on-han...

The government sees itself forging within the first quarter a more concrete position on its plans for debt-saddled Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Corp. Philippines (HHIC-Phil).

Liberia confirmed as world’s second-largest ship registry
30/01/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/liberia-confirmed-as-worlds-second-...