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Latest pilot death prompts urgent safety call
Sam Chambers March 2nd, 2018 http://splash247.com/latest-pilot-death-prompts-urgent-safety-call/

The sad news of yet another pilot death earlier this week has prompted calls again for all stakeholders to fully engage in trying to improve the standard of pilot transfer arrangements that are being used on a daily basis.

Seafarers’ Awards will honour outstanding contributions to seafarer welfare
03/03/2018

All proceeds from the Awards night will go towards helping the Mission in Singapore continue its ongoing support of thousands of seafarers visiting the port, and those at its Singapore seafarers’ centre (pictured)

Hyundai Heavy inks MOU with WinGD to enhance smart ship capability
02/03/2018 http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/hyundai-heavy-inks-mou-with-wingd-to...

South Korea’s leading shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industry (HHI), said that it has signed a deal with a Swiss engine manufacturer to strengthen its capability in the smart ship sector, an area that promises considerable growth potential.

Container ship MAERSK ARAS limping back to Manzanillo
Mikhail Voytenko March 2, 2018 http://maritimebulletin.net/2018/03/02/container-ship-maersk-aras-limpin...

WATCH: West Taurus platform hits container ship due to high winds
David McPhee - 02/03/2018 https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/165191/watch-west-taurus-platform-...

he West Taurus platform bobbed and skated clumsily in the Port of Tenerife yesterday due to high winds.

Global container shipping to face yet another crisis?
Dr Jose Paul | http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/mar/02/global-containe...

Tending mariners’ physical, emotional well-being keeps crew ship-shape
Andrea Rumbaugh February 28, 2018 https://www.chron.com/business/article/Tending-mariners-physical-emotion...

The Port of Houston is often described as an economic engine, spurring trade and creating jobs across the city. But in this big-picture view it’s easy to forget about the seafarers aboard those ships.

Wabe: A Seafarer’s Wife: Sailing a Long Distance RelationSHIP
Hannah Victoria Wabe February 28, 2018 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/lifestyle/2018/02/28/wabe-seafa...

Armed with data, India says its seafarers are favourites worldwide
01 march 2018 http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/armed-with-data-india-says-its-seafa...

The number of Indian seafarers employed on Indian and foreign-flagged ships has crossed 150,000 for the first time, with 37,259 of them getting jobs in the last three years alone, according to India’s maritime administration, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).

Indonesian protectionist shipping bill critizised by organizations
Henrik Vinther • March 2, 2018 https://scandasia.com/indonesian-protectionist-shipping-bill-critizised-...

In a time of free trade talks with the EU, it is not suitable for Indonesia to impose protectionist laws upon their shipping industry.