seafarertimes.com ~ Maritime News for Filipino Seafarers

Oil companies must explain how their new “Super Pollutant” shipping fuels ever came to market: IMO must act to stop new “Super Pollutant” shipping fuels in Arctic and globally
28/01/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/oil-companies-must-explain-how-thei...

IMO under pressure to regulate new ship fuels over Arctic warming
Chloé Farand 27/01/2020

New marine fuels introduced at the start of January could lead to an increase of the shipping sector’s climate impacts

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is under pressure to regulate new shipping fuels introduced this month which may be accelerating warming in the Arctic.

From 1 January this year, stricter sulphur levels for ships have come into force to reduce air pollution and human health impacts such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

Why the shipping industry should not fear transparency
January 27th, 2020 https://splash247.com/why-the-shipping-industry-should-not-fear-transpar...

Stefan Kukman, founder and CEO of CargoX, writes exclusively for Splash today, explaining to readers some of the intricacies of blockchain.

Cruise ship carrying Chinese tourists cancels port call at Subic amid protest
Joanna Rose Aglibot January 28, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1220738/cruise-ship-cancels-port-call-at-s...

Seafarers as ‘fishers of men’
ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO | January 28,2020 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/284380/seafarers-as-fishers-of-men

The apostles of Jesus Christ were initially known as “fishers of men” which is considered as the most important metaphor for evangelism.

According to the gospel last Sunday, Christ first gathered his fishermen-disciples around him who later disseminated his teachings.

Santa Fe-bound roro suffered engine trouble; passengers safe after ship docked safely 4 hours laters
Morexette Marie B. Erram January 26,2020 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/283982/santa-fe-bound-roro-suffered-e...

Shipowners should prepare for charter party issues from Wuhan coronavirus
Marcus Hand | Jan 27, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/shipowners-should-prep...

As the Wuhan coronavirus crisis in China deepens rapidly shipowners have been warned to be prepared to face issues such as quarantine and closures and resulting charter party issues.

The New “Wuhan” Coronavirus – Issues and Effects in the Shipping Market
27/01/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-new-wuhan-coronavirus-issues-an...

Shipping urged to prepare for Wuhan coronavirus
Grant Rowles January 27th, 2020 https://splash247.com/shipping-urged-to-prepare-for-wuhan-coronavirus/

As the official numbers of Wuhan coronavirus infections in China rise and the virus starts to spread globally, shipping is being urged to prepare on several fronts.

Enclosed Spaces: The Importance of Ventilation
Don Sly 01-25-2020 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/enclosed-spaces-the-import...

Thanks very much to The Maritime Executive for your kind invitation to rethink our maritime industry's programs for safe confined space entry and repairs.