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Norwegian diabetes pharmaceutical company aims to profit from the global sulphur cap
Sam Chambers September 14th, 2018 https://splash247.com/norwegian-diabetes-pharmaceutical-company-aims-to-...

Compensability of a seafarer’s pre-existing illness
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO September 18,2018 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/194522/compensability-seafarers-pre-e...

A pre-existing illness, or an ailment that was contracted prior to his employment, will not deprive a seafarer of compensation benefits as long as it is diagnosed during the effectivity of his recent contract.

Maritime Welfare Training: More Important than Ever
Luca Tommasi, Project Manager at ITF Seafarers’ Trust September 17, 2018 https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/maritime-welfare-training-more...

The shipping industry is facing unprecedented change. With topics such as new environmental regulations and the opportunities and challenges of digitalisation dominating the conversation, seafarers’ welfare has tended to be overlooked.

Dousing the flames: what should be done to prevent fires on container ships?
Joe Baker 7 September 2018

Traditional precautions against container ship fires are failing to protect crews and cargoes. What is causing fires on-board container vessels, and what should be done to prevent this from a regulatory and practical standpoint?

Ships aHOy! | Philstar.com
https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/newsmakers/2018/09/18/1852299/sh...

It wouldn’t be entirely inappropriate to say that Filipinos keep the world economy afloat.

That’s because Filipino seafarers comprise over 30 percent of the world’s one million seafarers, and to the Philippine economy contribute over $5 billion in annual remittances.

Remittances up 4.5% in July —BSP
September 17, 2018 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/668068/remittances-up-4-5-i...

Personal remittances posted a 4.5-percent year-on-year growth in July, data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday showed.

UK Chamber: No Deal could limit the opportunities for UK seafarers
17/09/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/uk-chamber-no-deal-could-limit-the-...

On Thursday, the UK Government published another 28 technical notices, which advise on how potential disruption from a no-deal exit from the European Union can be minimised.

UK can lead world in maritime gender equality
Sam Chambers September 11th, 2018 https://splash247.com/uk-can-lead-world-in-maritime-gender-equality/

British maritime can lead the world in gender equality, the country’s maritime minister claimed last night at the London launch party of a new charter for women in maritime.

NYK Selected for DJSI for 16th Consecutive Year
15/09/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/nyk-selected-for-djsi-for-16th-cons...

NYK has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)* for a 16th straight year.

Elektrans liquidates Singapore subsidiary
Sam Chambers September 14th, 2018 https://splash247.com/elektrans-liquidates-singapore-subsidiary/

Elektrans is liquidating a subsidiary in Singapore. The Indian-owned tanker player has been in the headlines for the last couple of years with many reports of its seafarers not being paid for months. The company is owned by Gautam Daniel Chopra.