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Somalia: Pirate Attack Averted Off the East Coast of Somalia
19 October 2018 http://eunavfor.eu/pirate-attack-averted-off-the-east-coast-of-somalia/

On the 16th October 2018, the MV KSL Sydney, a Hong Kong flagged Bulk Carrier, was attacked 340 Nm off the coast of Somalia in the Somali Basin.

Crew of Iranian cargo ship poisoned, 3 seamen die — report
AP and TOI staff 19 October 2018 https://www.timesofisrael.com/crew-of-iranian-cargo-ship-poisoned-3-seam...

Ambassador claims the vessel was carrying cereals from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan; no specification of what the toxic substance was or whether foul play suspected

MOL Presents Long-Service Awards, Hosts Family Day for Filipino Seafarers – Appreciation for Contributions of Seafarers and Support by Their Families
17/10/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mol-presents-long-service-awards-ho...

Charity Intervenes and Abandoned Officer Gets Paid
2018-10-17 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/charity-intervenes-and-abando...

The U.K.-based charity Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has intervened to facilitate the successful repatriation of an Ethiopian Chief Officer who was abandoned on Kish Island in Iran. The officer's wages have also been paid after negotiations led by HRAS Iranian intern, Sayedeh Hajar Hejazi.

3 injured as cargo vessel collides with fastcraft at Lauis Ledge
Nestle Semilla - October 19, 2018 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1044786/3-injured-as-cargo-vessel-collides...

CEBU CITY—At least three persons were injured after a cargo vessel collided with a fastcraft at Lauis Ledge in Talisay City on Thursday evening (October 18).

The Philippine Coast Guard- Cebu (PCG) received the collision alarm at around 8:45 p.m.

Drunk Russian Master and officer grounded cargo ship in Swedish waters
Erofey Schkvarkin September 23, 2017 http://maritimebulletin.net/2017/09/23/drunk-russian-master-and-officer-...

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and partners sign MoU for 3D printing facility and applications in maritime sector
2018 October http://en.portnews.ru/news/266144/

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, at the 6th Global AM Summit held on 17 and 18 October 2018 at the Changi Exposition Centre.

Lite Ferries launches its biggest ship for Cebu to Cagayan de Oro route
October 15,2018 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/198952/lite-ferries-launches-biggest-...

Lite Ferries is set to boost its ship operations with the launch last week of its biggest and latest acquisition, the Roro passenger ferry “M/V LITE FERRY 18” with a gross tonnage of 3,881 tons which can carry 856 passengers.

Crew welfare – pay now or pay later?
18/10/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/crew-welfare-pay-now-or-pay-later/

When it comes to the welfare of your crew do you pay now – with good conditions, facilities and support for seafarers – or pay later – through medical bills, lost working time and mistakes?

‘Global shipping looks better next year’
18/10/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/global-shipping-looks-better-next-y...

The international shipping industry may be still reeling from the major economic downturn a decade ago, but prospects will look better starting next year, according to a maritime school official.