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At least four trapped as cargo ship catches fire at Gadani shipbreaking yard

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 08:17 — helmsman

At least four trapped as cargo ship catches fire at Gadani shipbreaking yard
Mohammad Zafar July 16, 2018 https://tribune.com.pk/story/1759412/1-least-four-trapped-cargo-ship-cat...

The cargo ship caught fire at Gadani Shipbreaking Yard. PHOTO: EXPRESS

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Powering ships with plastic in Amsterdam

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 08:12 — helmsman

Powering ships with plastic in Amsterdam
09 Jul 2018 https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/powering-ships-plas...

In the Port of Amsterdam, a new factory is being built that could revolutionize the way we dispose of plastic waste. Utilizing groundbreaking technology, the facility will use previously unrecyclable plastic to create fuel for diesel powered cargo ships.

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Paralysed Filipino ship captain saved through timely surgery

Mon, 07/16/2018 - 08:40 — helmsman

Paralysed ship captain saved through timely surgery
July 15, 2018 https://gulfnews.com/news/uae/health/paralysed-ship-captain-saved-throug...

Dr Ayman Al Sibaie with Ship captain Renato Garcia. Image Credit: DHA

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ARB Upholds $1.1 Million Award to Maritime Whistleblower

Mon, 07/16/2018 - 08:28 — helmsman

ARB Upholds $1.1 Million Award to Maritime Whistleblower
Mehreen Rasheed/Katz Marshall & Banks LLP July 10 2018 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=66df6988-dfd0-4e65-914c-d...

The Department of Labor Administrative Review Board (ARB) recently upheld a $1.1 million award to a ship captain who was forced out of his position after blowing the whistle on safety violations aboard his vessel.

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Phuket marine chief removed, Phoenix ‘owner’ questioned by police

Mon, 07/16/2018 - 08:25 — helmsman

Phuket marine chief removed, Phoenix ‘owner’ questioned by police
July 15, 2018 https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-marine-chief-removed-phoenix-o...

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Container ship disabled, drifting in Celtic sea Update towed to Brest

Mon, 07/16/2018 - 08:20 — helmsman

Container ship disabled, drifting in Celtic sea Update towed to Brest
Mikhail Voytenko July 15, 2018 http://maritimebulletin.net/2018/07/14/container-ship-disabled-drifting-...

Jul 15 Update: Was taken on tow by ABEILLE BOURBON and towed to Brest, arrived at night Jul 14 and berthed. As of 1300 UTC Jul 15 was still docked.

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10 Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks Near Shanghai

Mon, 07/16/2018 - 07:54 — helmsman

Ten Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks Near Shanghai
2018-07-15 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/ten-missing-after-cargo-ship-...

Ten people are missing after the general cargo ship Shun Qiang 2 collided with another cargo ship and then sank at an anchorage near Shanghai on Sunday.

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India: Seafarers up in arms over central pension scheme issue

Sun, 07/15/2018 - 08:21 — helmsman

Seafarers up in arms over central pension scheme issue
July 12, 2018 http://www.navhindtimes.in/seafarers-up-in-arms-over-central-pension-sch...

Seafarers association members during a dharna at Lohia Maidan, Margao on Wednesday