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Three of the four crewman trapped aboard a burning capsized cargo ship are RESCUED
Denton Staff Contributor — November 28, 2019 https://dentondaily.com/three-of-the-four-crewman-trapped-aboard-a-burni...

The smile that says ‘I‘m safe!‘: One of the three cargo ship crewmen rescued after 35 hours in burning, capsized vessel that reached temperatures of 120F beams as he‘s rescued – while US Coast Guard works to free a fourth man stuck behind glass

Duterte wants West African pirates holding PH sailors blasted to death
Darryl John Esguerra -November 28, 2019 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1195706/tabla-tabla-nalang-duterte-wants-p...

Viking cruise ship captain indicted for reckless misconduct in Hungarian boat accident
Xinhua| 2019-11-29 http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/29/c_138590960.htm

Duterte calls UN ‘inutile’ after Pinoys fell victims to pirates
VIRGIL LOPEZ November 28, 2019 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/717180/duterte-calls-un-inut...

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday accused the United Nations (UN) of not taking “punitive” action against pirates that have victimized Filipino seafarers.

Coast Guard Medevacs Stricken Seaman to St. Croix
November 27, 2019 https://stjohnsource.com/2019/11/27/coast-guard-medevacs-stricken-seaman...

PH, Korea expand maritime ties
Argyll Cyrus Geducos November 27, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/11/27/ph-korea-expand-maritime-ties/

BUSAN, South Korea – The Philippines and South Korea agreed to broaden cooperation in maritime and fisheries segment, South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced.

Ships Automation Calls for Modification to Educational Models
Sameh K Rashed 2019-11-23 https://www.maritime-executive.com/blog/ships-automation-calls-for-modif...

Norwegian freighter disabled, towed to safety, North sea
Mikhail Voytenko November 27, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/11/27/norwegian-freighter-disabled-tow...

General cargo ship was disabled in the afternoon Nov 26 in North sea, while en route from Norway to Southern Europe. Was taken on tow in the evening same day and towed to nearest port. As of 0530 UTC Nov 27, was in the same position.

Indonesia consistently supports IMO for maritime safety maintenance
28/11/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/indonesia-consistently-supports-imo...

Shipping activities have enabled global trade and economy to grow significantly. Hence, many countries, including Indonesia, managed to boost and improve their social and economic conditions.

NATIONAL MARINE SUMMIT 2019: New policy binds government, private sector to boost maritime industry
Yashika F. Torib November 6, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/11/06/business/maritime-business/new-po...

A newly updated resolution on the National Marine Policy (NMP) strengthens the collaboration between the government and private sector for the long-term improvement of the maritime industry.