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Megaships being built in Shanghai
2018-09-14 http://www.ecns.cn/news/sci-tech/2018-09-14/detail-ifyxxzwt9219457.shtml

Massive vessels, the biggest in world, will be able to carry 23,000 containers

China is building the world's largest container ships, each of which will be able to carry more than 23,000 standard containers, which together can hold, for example, more than 1 billion units of the Apple iPhone X.

Cargo ship aground, river Don, Russia
STEPAN KOTCHERGA September 13, 2018 http://maritimebulletin.net/2018/09/13/cargo-ship-aground-river-don-russia/

General cargo ship SORMOVSKIY-123, loaded with 3201 tons of wheat, ran aground in river Don estuary while proceeding downstream, to Azov-Don Sea Channel, at 0025 Moscow time Sep 13. The ship strayed off fairway while sailing in dense fog bank. As of 1700 Moscow time Sep 13, SORMOVSKIY-123 was still aground, with no tug in sight.

Seafarer’s repatriation on compassionate grounds
Dennis Gorecho - September 13, 2018 https://www.panaynews.net/seafarers-repatriation-on-compassionate-grounds/

AS A GENERAL rule, the employment of the seafarer shall cease when the he completes his period of contractual service aboard the ship, signs-off from the ship and arrives at the point of hire.

Seaman’s passport
September 12, 2018 https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/seamans-passport/

KATHMANDU: Secretary of Minister of Foreign Affairs Shankar Das Bairagi said the government is planning to come up with seaman’s passport.

PCG, Marina suspend sea voyage in areas affected by ‘Ompong’
Christia Marie Ramos, Daphne Galvez - September 13, 2018 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1031695/pcg-marina-suspend-sea-voyage-in-a...

MOL-Magsaysay Inaugurates New Maritime Educational Facility
September 12,2018 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/193790/mol-magsaysay-inaugurates-new-...

Partnership to deliver drone training to the maritime industry
13/09/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/partnership-to-deliver-drone-traini...

AMC Search, the commercial arm of the Australian Maritime College, and The Institute for Drone Technology™ have signed a memorandum of understanding to bring drone technology training into the maritime training environment.

PPA calls for safe sea voyage as PH prepares for onslaught of ‘Ompong’
12 Sept 2018 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1031359/ppa-calls-for-safe-sea-voyage-as-p...

Another ship targeted by robbers in Samarinda anchorage
11/09/18 https://safety4sea.com/another-ship-targeted-by-robbers-in-samarinda-anc...

In its weekly report covering the period 4-10 September, ReCAAP ISC informed of another attempted incident of armed robbery against a ship anchored at Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia, involving the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier 'Red Lily'.

Myanmar hosts World Maritime Day
Shoon Le Win 09/11/2018 - http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/local/15007

World Maritime Day 2018 was celebrated at Rose Garden in Yangon on September 10.

International Maritime Organisation holds World Maritime Day every year in its member countries to be able to take systematic measures for security, safety and protection of the maritime environment.