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DFA tracking 2 Pinoy seamen abducted in Togo
DONA Z. PAZZIBUGAN November 12, 2019 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/182039/dfa-tracking-2-pinoy-seamen-abd...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is “actively tracking” the two Filipino seafarers abducted by pirates in the West African nation of Togo a week ago.

But the DFA declined to disclose any developments in the ongoing negotiations.

Indian seafarers abandoned and adrift on land
M. Kalyanaraman November 10, 2019 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-seafarers-abandoned-and-ad...

2 Filipino seafarers, 2 others kidnapped by suspected pirates off Togo: navy
Agence France-Presse Nov 04 2019 https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/11/04/19/2-filipino-seafarers-2-others...

Four sailors, including 2 Filipinos, were kidnapped and a guard was shot and wounded when suspected pirates stormed an oil tanker off the coast of Togo on Monday, the country's navy said.

17 hours a day, 7 days a week: Cruise-ship workers describe the grueling conditions they face on the job
Mark Matousek Nov 4, 2019 https://www.businessinsider.com/cruise-ship-workers-describe-grueling-co...

Coastal cargo ship sank in West Papua waters, Indonesia
NIKOLAY TORKIN November 10, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/11/10/coastal-cargo-ship-sank-in-west-...

Report: Seafarers Need Games, Shore Leave and Internet
2019-11-09 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/report-seafarers-need-games-s...

New research by Cardiff University urges shipping companies to provide more amenities for seafarers. Specifically, the report states that they should be provided with internet access and:

Ship engineer gets probation in oil pollution scheme
Associated Press November 10, 2019 https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ship-engineer-gets-probation-in-...

WILMINGTON, Del. — A cargo ship’s chief engineer received probation after pleading guilty to failing to maintain accurate records for the U.S. Coast Guard to hide oil pollution.

Fire hits Japanese tanker off Singapore, 18 crew evacuated
Jason Jiang November 8th, 2019 https://splash247.com/fire-hits-japanese-tanker-off-singapore-18-crew-ev...

A fire broke out onboard the 8,900 dwt product tanker Hoyu near Horsburgh Lighthouse, eastern Singapore Strait, yesterday forcing 18 crew onboard the ship to be evacuated.

The incident happened when the vessel was en route from Singapore to the Philippines.

Latest Seafarers Happiness Report Paints Optimistic Picture Across The Shipping Industry
05/11/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/latest-seafarers-happiness-report-p...

After concerning reports earlier in the year, the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report has shown a marked improvement in happiness levels amongst seafarers across all sectors of the industry.

A global shipping revolution is weeks away — Here are the likely winners and losers
Oct 30 2019 https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/30/imo-2020-the-winners-and-losers-of-a-glo...

The biggest shake-up to the oil and shipping industry in decades is set to come into force in just over two months’ time.