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Stranded in dead ships far away, Indian seafarers look for a ray of hope
TNN | Apr 18, 2018 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/stranded-in-dead-ships-...

Tackling corruption in the maritime world
Eva Grey 18 April 2018 https://www.ship-technology.com/features/tackling-corruption-maritime-wo...

In its latest sustainability report, shipping giant Maersk hit out at the ongoing corruption in the maritime sector, criticising “an environment where facilitation payments and extortion are common occurrences”. What forms does corruption take at sea and how is the industry fighting it?

How I learned to stop worrying and love the IMO
Neville Smith April 18th, 2018 http://splash247.com/learned-stop-worrying-love-imo/

Rather than apologise to legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, I should probably start by apologising to the IMO. Like fellow Splash columnist Andrew Craig-Bennett, I too worked on Lloyd’s List some years ago, alongside former editor Michael Grey.

One Missing in Offshore Vessel Fire off Sarawak
2018-04-17 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/one-missing-in-offshore-vesse...

China’s $1 Billion White Elephant
Iain Marlow April 18, 2018 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-17/china-s-1-billion-whi...

Fire broke out on Ro-Ro cargo ship
17/04/18 https://safety4sea.com/fire-broke-out-on-ro-ro-cargo-ship/

The DFDS Ro-Ro cargo ship "Finlandia Seaways" suffered a fire in its engine room in April 16 in the English Channel, while heading to Rosyth UK, from Zeebrugge Belgium.

According to information, one crewmember, who was in the engine room when the fire broke out, was injured and was transported to a hospital in the UK.

The rest of the crew members and four passengers are reported as safe.

Three-day reportorial rule for seafarers’ claims
Dennis Gorecho - April 17, 2018 https://www.panaynews.net/three-day-reportorial-rule-for-seafarers-claims/

NMP: More women becoming seafarers
WILLIAM DEPASUPIL March 27, 2018 http://www.manilatimes.net/nmp-more-women-becoming-seafarers/388680/

Fatigue: Can You Just Get Used to it?
Captain Richard Madden 2018-04-14 https://www.maritime-executive.com/blog/fatigue-can-you-just-get-used-to...

Fatigue. It's a way of life for so many of us. From first responders to students to the transportation industry, it's a badge of honor to pull the all-nighter or push through an extended period with no rest.

Seafarers’ financial security guidelines out
WILLIAM DEPASUPIL April 3, 2018 http://www.manilatimes.net/seafarers-financial-security-guidelines-out/3...