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MARINA prodded to pass next EMSA audit
Charissa Luci-Atienza July 19, 2018 https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/07/19/marina-prodded-to-pass-next-emsa-audit/

Cargo ship stuck for third day after running aground
July 21, 2018 https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/1525711/cargo-ship-s...

The crew of a Dutch cargo ship are facing a third night aboard their vessel which remains grounded on rocks in the Pentland Firth.

The bid to refloat the Priscilla from the Pentland Skerries is now a salvage operation, with preparations started yesterday.

Taiwantese ship detained in Cape Town under new UN labour rules
18 July 2018 https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/asia/2018-07-18-taiwantese-ship-...

Geneva — The UN’s labour organisation announced on Tuesday that the first fishing boat had been detained under its convention, which came into force last year, with the aim of protecting workers in the hazardous industry.

Migrants stoned UK cargo ship amid bunkering at Ceuta, just for fun
Mikhail Voytenko July 18, 2018 http://maritimebulletin.net/2018/07/18/migrants-stoned-uk-cargo-ship-ami...

Port of Rotterdam welcomes EU proposal to promote sustainable transport
18/07/18

After the European Commission released its proposal for the Connecting Europe Facility II (CEF II) for the period 2021-2027, Port of Rotterdam welcomed it. The Port said that it wants to improve sustainable maritime shipping, and the proposal's vision to protect the climate will help achieve sustainability targets.

Con-com: Proposed Charter has provision referring to West PHL Sea
NICOLE-ANNE C. LAGRIMAS July 18, 2018 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/660888/con-com-proposed-chart...

The Consultative Committee (Con-com) behind a proposal for a federal Constitution has contradicted former chief justice Hilario Davide, Jr.'s claim that its work skipped mention of the West Philippine Sea in its provisions on national territory.

Ensuring There's No Stigma Around Mental Health
Julian Clark 2018-07-17 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/ensuring-there-s-no-stigma...

Seafarers’ mental health is by no means a new phenomenon. However, what is concerning to the maritime community, and beyond is that suicide rates among seafarers have more than tripled since 2014 (according to figures from the UK P&I Club). Suicide is now one of the most common causes of death at sea.

Inquiry into Bangkok seafarer’s book
Joyetter Feagaimaali’i-Luamanu , 18 July 2018 http://sobserver.ws/en/18_07_2018/local/35113/Inquiry-into-Bangkok-seafa...

A seafarer’s book issued in Bangkok, Thailand in 2016 and bearing the seal of the Samoan Government is now under investigation by the Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure (M.W.T.I).

Sparks ignite gas cargo aboard ship
18 Jul 2018 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/07/18/sparks-ignite-gas-carg...

Floating flames: The raging fire that destroyed the cargo ship at Jeti Syah Bandar Mersing.

Crippled seacraft safely towed to Cebu City port
Benjie B. Talisic, Nestle Semilla July 16,2018 http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/184759/crippled-seacraft-safely-towed-...

A 2GO fastcraft was towed by a tugboat after having an engine failure near the Shell Island in Cebu City. / Tonee Despojo