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Ship owners, operators told to follow precautionary measures as ‘Tisoy’ hits PH
Betheena Unite December 2, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/12/02/ship-owners-operators-told-to-follow-p...

All shipowners and operators were reminded Monday by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to suspend sea travels to and from areas affected by even the lowest signal of weather disturbance.

Notorious cargo ship torn down in Nanaimo
Dec 02, 2019 https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2019/12/01/notorious-cargo-ship-torn-down-in-...

NANAIMO — An infamous cargo ship once filled with asylum seekers has been dismantled on Nanaimo’s waterfront and trucked away.

Tearing apart the Sri Lankan based MV Sun Sea from the former Nanaimo Shipyard property was completed last week, according to Canadian Maritime Engineering (CME) project manager Jim Drummond.

Seafarer as gender neutral term in maritime industry
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO September 17,2019 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/258431/seafarer-as-gender-neutral-ter...

In the recent decades, the word “seafarer” has replaced the word “seaman” in the male-dominated maritime industry. The term “seaman” was widely used to describe anyone working at sea.

French mariners fear watery grave for 17th century pension perks
Caroline Pailliez Reuters• 29/11/2019 https://www.euronews.com/2019/11/29/french-mariners-fear-watery-grave-fo...

Maersk kicks off layoffs in several countries
TOMAS KRISTIANSEN, NIKLAS KRIGSLUND 28.11.19

Maersk will again trim the number of employees in its offices in a series of countries. Its headquarters and Hamburg Süd in particular will be hit, ShippingWatch has learned. This happens as part of the group's Fit for Growth efficiency plan.

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Close to 2,000 passengers stranded in Bicol ports due to Tisoy
Ma. April Mier-Manjares - December 01, 2019 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1196534/close-to-2000-passengers-stranded-...

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — Thousands of passengers and sea vessels were stranded at different ports in Bicol due to Typhoon Tisoy.

Philippines Dispatch: The Lonely and Dangerous Life of the Filipino Seafarer
Aurora Almendral Nov. 30, 2019

The Philippines for decades has supplied the largest share of labor on the world’s cargo ships. Filipino culture is brought aboard, from food to song and sports.

21 crewmen rescued as ship-sized waves push cargo vessel aground in Northern Samar
Rachel Arnaiz - November 29, 2019 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1196099/21-crewmen-rescued-as-ship-sized-w...

CATARMAN, Northern Samar –At least 21 crewmen were rescued when their cargo vessel ran aground off the coast of Capul, a town in Northern Samar province, on Friday, Nov. 29.

Philippines Dispatch: For Filipino Seafarers, a Lonely Life Celebrated in Song
Aurora Almendral Nov. 30, 2019, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/world/asia/philippines-mariners-cargo...

Roasting a pig for a taste of home.

Cargo ship aground, Philippines
NIKOLAY TORKIN November 29, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/11/29/cargo-ship-aground-philippines/