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EU requests immediate release of all detained Ukrainian seamen, return of seized vessels
14.12.2018 https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/553350.html

The European Council expresses its utmost concern regarding the escalation at the Kerch Straits and the Azov Sea and Russia's violations of international law, according to the conclusions of the European Council on the first day of work when discussing the situation in Ukraine.

Ship arrest remains a very powerful weapon: jurisdiction and security without risk
Quadrant Chambers https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=de039c68-f066-4e64-9df2-6...

Natwest Markets PLC v Stallion Eight Shipping Co SA (THE "MV ALKYON") [2018] EWHC 2033 (Admlty)

General cargo ship fire, Singapore Strait
NIKOLAY TORKIN December 15, 2018 https://maritimebulletin.net/2018/12/15/general-cargo-ship-fire-singapor...

Seafarers’ claims to be delayed by placing awards in Escrow
Dennis Gorecho - December 15, 2018 https://www.panaynews.net/seafarers-claims-to-be-delayed-by-placing-awar...

MANNING agencies are pushing for the inclusion of an escrow provision in a proposed magna carta for seafarers which is a mere dilatory tactic in the execution of the seafarers’ monetary awards.

MARINA inaugurates new central office building
Aerol John Pateña December 14, 2018 http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1056682

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has inaugurated its newly-constructed central office building on Bonifacio Drive corner 20th Street at Port Area, Manila this Friday. (Photo courtesy of: MARINA)

Nigeria: Maritime Stakeholders Decry Sector's Poor Contribution to GDP
Eromosele Abiodun 14 December 2018 https://allafrica.com/stories/201812140416.html

A lecturer at the Lagos Business School (LBS), Dr Frank Ojadi and other stakeholders in the maritime industry have bemoaned the non-capturing of the maritime sector in the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) describing it as worrisome and disturbing.

Why the shipping industry sails rough seas in cybersecurity
14 December 2018 https://techhq.com/2018/12/why-the-shipping-industry-sails-rough-seas-in...

Guidelines published by a conglomerate of shipping interests gives examples of terrible practice in the industry.

Outlook 2019: Credit-starved bunker industry limps towards IMO 2020
Jack Jordan 14 Dec 2018 https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/shipping/...

London — The bunker industry is in a fragile state as it enters its last year before tougher sulfur restrictions come into force, with several key players in retreat.

Two Seafarers Abandoned in African Port
2018-12-13 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/two-seafarers-abandoned-in-af...

It's the second year in a row that seafarers Captain Asmael Alsarwt and Seyed Nasr Soltan are stranded, abandoned by their ship's owner in a port thousands of miles from home.

Tanker’s oily discharge results in $2 million fine after crew member hands over video
December 13, 2018 https://delawarebusinessnow.com/2018/12/tankers-oily-discharge-results-i...