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Ship captain arrested in probe of arms trafficking to Libya
FRANCES D'EMILIO 20 Feb 2020 https://apnews.com/657d7288baf262d3f036473c980bfdfb

ROME (AP) — The captain of a Lebanese-flagged cargo ship was arrested Wednesday in northern Italy for investigation of suspected arms trafficking between Turkey and Libya, an Italian prosecutor said.

Filipino seafarer from infected ship recovers from COVID-19
Gaea Katreena Cabico - February 19, 2020 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/02/19/1994442/filipino-seafarer-...

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino seafarer who had contracted the coronavirus disease aboard a cruise ship docked off Japan has recovered, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.

Harbinger of the future of maritime review
Yashika F. Torib February 19, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/02/19/business/maritime-business/harbin...

Bullying and Harassment at Sea: A Clear and Present threat to Seafarers
Sue Terpilowski - February 18, 2020

“The Master’s behaviour resulted in the Indian C/E fearing for his life and as a consequence, suffering mental health problems.”

Coronavirus: P&I will cover seafarer illness and death, Standard Club confirms
David Osler 18 Feb 2020

Shipowner liability where a seafarer contracts coronavirus in the course of duty is covered by P&I insurance, even were the illness to result in death, a Standard Club executive has confirmed

‘If there were an unfortunate incident with a seafarer who contracted the virus, then class cover would respond in the normal way as it does in any situation where seafarers develop an illness,’ says claims director Richard Stevens

Horrific mortal accident – seaman’s hands were torn off by rope ladder
NIKOLAY TORKIN February 18, 2020 https://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/02/18/horrific-mortal-accident-sea...

Local shipping industry needs competition, say
Nicole Burlas February 12, 2020 https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/2020/02/13/local-shipping-industry-needs-co...

A business leader has pushed for the opening of the domestic shipping industry to foreign companies to ensure competitive rates.

Denmark finds huge cocaine stash on cargo ship; 27 arrested
By Louis Casiano 18 Feb 2020 https://www.foxnews.com/world/denmark-finds-huge-cocaine-stash-on-cargo-...

Danish authorities arrested 27 suspected drug smugglers after finding 100 kilograms of cocaine during a bust on a Russia-bound container ship over the weekend.

Passengers begin leaving after ship’s virus quarantine ends
Associated Press / February 19, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1230646/passengers-begin-leaving-after-shi...

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Hundreds of passengers began leaving the Diamond Princess cruise ship Wednesday after the end of a much-criticized, two-week quarantine that failed to stop the spread of a new virus among passengers and crew.

Ships Evacuated After Missile Strike Near Tripoli Port
Ahmed Elumami and Emma Farge/Reuters February 18, 2020 https://gcaptain.com/ships-evacuated-after-missile-strike-near-tripoli-p...

TRIPOLI/GENEVA, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Eastern Libyan forces said they attacked the sea port of Libya’s capital on Tuesday to target a weapons depot, signaling a new escalation in the battle for control ofTripoli.