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Major Rescue After Boat Catches Fire Off Southern California; Fatalities Reported
Reuters September 2, 2019 https://gcaptain.com/major-rescue-after-boat-catches-fire-off-southern-c...

Big ocean ships equal big problems but small benefits
Jim Wilson https://www.freightwaves.com/news/big-ocean-ships-equal-big-problems-but...

Ocean carriers are deploying ever-larger box ships to drive down slot costs and emissions per unit. But they are sacrificing their own flexibility and are driving up costs for ports and truckers. Overall, the hoped-for benefits haven’t appeared and may even be a net negative, analysts say.
World’s biggest ship makes its debut

Connectivity on the high seas
02/09/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/connectivity-on-the-high-seas/

The phrase “middle of the ocean” immediately evokes an idea of danger and loneliness. It brings to mind being far away from any help or human contact. Yet connectivity is becoming increasingly important for ships no matter where they are on the high seas.

As IMO 2020 deadline nears, shipping sector makes final push to adapt
02/09/2019

Benjamin Franklin once said: “You may delay, but time will not.” This is certainly true for the international shipping industry as it prepares for a plethora of stricter environmental rules that are set to bring escalating costs and operational challenges.

Among the upcoming rules, the International Maritime Organization’s global sulfur limit for marine fuels, which will be cut to 0.5% from January 1, 2020, is among the most significant.

Court asked to stop pension scheme for OFWs
Vann Marlo M. Villegas August 27, 2019 https://www.bworldonline.com/court-asked-to-stop-pension-scheme-for-ofws/

A GROUP representing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) has asked the Supreme Court to stop the Social Security System (SSS) from collecting pension contributions from land-based workers overseas.

Let a thousand tech startups bloom
Annelle Tayao-Juego September 01, 2019 https://business.inquirer.net/278034/let-a-thousand-tech-startups-bloom

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Controversial Iranian VLCC enters Turkish waters
Sam Chambers August 29th, 2019 https://splash247.com/controversial-iranian-vlcc-enters-turkish-waters/

The Iranian VLCC Adrian Darya 1, formerly known as Grace 1, entered Turkish territorial waters this morning and appears to be on course for the port of Mersin.

Aquatic resources merit more attention
September 01, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/09/01/opinion/editorial/aquatic-resourc...

Marina stops registration of wooden hulled boats
TED CORDERO August 30, 2019 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/706350/marina-stops-registra...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has stopped accepting registrations for new wooden-hulled passenger vessels as part of the Department of Transportations (DOTr) move to modernize the industry and ensure passenger safety at seas.

Ramped up port infra to make PH Asean shipment hub
GENIVI FACTAO August 29, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/08/29/news/top-stories/ramped-up-port-i...

The Philippines needs to deliver port infrastructure in order to be at par with Singapore as a transshipment hub in Southeast Asia, Patrick Ronas, president of the Association of International Shipping Lines, said on Wednesday.