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Bulk carrier struck by Houthi missile
Sam Chambers February 12, 2024 https://splash247.com/bulk-carrier-struck-by-houthi-missile/

A 20-year-old panamax bulk carrier belonging to NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk became the latest Houthi target today. The Star Iris was shot at twice in the space of 20 minutes by missiles while transiting the Bab al Mandab strait in a southeast direction.

Shipping cannot afford current levels of seafarer ill health
Nick Savvides | Feb 09, 2024 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/shipping-cannot-afford-current...

Ten thousand seafarers leave the industry every year through preventable ill health according to maritime healthcare provider Vikand with its CEO claiming that in 95% of these cases careers could be extended.

Ship in Red Sea Signals All-Muslim Crew to Avoid Houthi Attack
Patrick Sykes, February 12, 2024 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ship-red-sea-signals-muslim-094549821.html

(Bloomberg) -- Commercial ships in the Red Sea are getting more creative in their efforts to avoid attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militants.

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ICS: How the maritime industry tries to tackle drug smuggling
The Editorial Team February 12, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/ics-how-the-maritime-industry-tries-to-tackle-dru...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) explores in their latest Leadership Insights newsletter story, how the maritime industry takes action against drug smuggling onboard.

Maritime Cybersecurity : An Emerging Area of Concern for India
Feb 12,2024 https://indiashippingnews.com/maritime-cybersecurity-an-emerging-area-of...

Health risk classification patterns among Filipino seafarers: A 5-year review
Christian Lubaton February 5, 2024 https://safety4sea.com/cm-health-risk-classification-patterns-among-fili...

Japan Investigates Fraudulent Sale of Cargo Ship to Iran
Feb 7, 2024 https://maritime-executive.com/article/japan-investigates-fraudulent-sal...

Japanese officials are investigating the 2021 sale of a small cargo ship owned by a public entity that they believe may have been fraudulently exported to Iran. They are focusing on a Japanese trading company that acted as a cash buyer and may have submitted false documents during the public auction of the vessel.

Cargo ship crew, including Pinoys, seized by Yemen's Huthis 'safe' — Bulgaria
Agence France-Presse February 7, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/896676/cargo-ship-c...

SOFIA, Bulgaria - The crew of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship, captured by Yemen's Huthi rebels in November, are "safe and sound" and will return to Bulgaria soon, authorities in Sofia announced on Tuesday.

MARINA to seek additional tax incentives for domestic shipping
Roumina Pablo February 7, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/marina-to-seek-additional-tax-incentives-for-d...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will push for the revision of laws in order to provide tax incentives, including exemption from fuel tax, to the domestic shipping industry, according to administrator Sonia Malaluan.

EDITORIAL | Ferry fatalities nearly double in 2023
Neil Baird - February 5, 2024 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/fer...