Renewed commitments mark NYK-Fils’ 30th year

Renewed commitments mark NYK-Fils’ 30th year
GENIVI FACTAO JULY 31, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/renewed-commitments-mark-nyk-fils-30th-year/...

NYK-Fil Ship Management Inc. has strengthened its commitment of providing excellent Filipino seafarers to ensure safe and high-quality marine transport services for the NYK Group.

Iran tanker seizure: 'Growing concern' for crew of British-flagged vessel

Iran tanker seizure: 'Growing concern' for crew of British-flagged vessel
31 July 2019

There is "growing concern" for the crew of a British-flagged tanker seized by Iran in the Gulf, its owners say.

The 23 crew members are confined to the vessel, which is moored off the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management said.

The vessel seizure came amid heightened tensions between Iran and the UK.

Tanker shipping sacrifices safety for security in Straits of Hormuz

Tanker shipping sacrifices safety for security in Straits of Hormuz
Adina Fenton 30 Jul 2019

Shipping data provider Windward’s pre-sales manager Adina Fenton examines the tracks of shipping in the Straits of Hormuz and discusses some of the extreme measures being taken to avoid the fate of Stena Impero.

The merger of the two major shipping enterprises in South Korea wants to transform the shipbuilding industry

The merger of the two major shipping enterprises in South Korea wants to transform the shipbuilding industry
30/07/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-merger-of-the-two-major-shippin...

‘Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet’

‘Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet’
JULY 31, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/sustainable-shipping-for-a-sustainable-plane...

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced that “Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet” has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2020.

19 Filipino seafarers held in Mexico allegedly for drugs – DFA

19 Filipino seafarers held in Mexico allegedly for drugs – DFA
Christia Marie Ramos July 30, 2019 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/178414/19-filipino-seafarers-held-in-m...

MANILA, Philippines — Nineteen Filipino seafarers are presently being held in Mexico allegedly over illegal drugs, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday.

Seafarers caught in global storm, with nobody to help

Seafarers caught in global storm, with nobody to help
Mikhail Voytenko July 29, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/07/29/seafarers-caught-in-global-storm...

Ambulance chasing is a criminal act

Ambulance chasing is a criminal act
PERSIDA ACOSTA JULY 30, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/ambulance-chasing-is-a-criminal-act/591954/

China 'will not take the first shot,' seeks to resolve sea disputes

China 'will not take the first shot,' seeks to resolve sea disputes
Jul 30 2019 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/23/19/palace-says-china-wont-deplete-re...

MANILA -- China is building its military for self-defense and "will not take the first shot" as it seeks to resolve disputes with fellow claimants in the South China Sea, its envoy to the Philippines said late Monday.

Things are starting to reveal cracks in the IMO Sulphur2020 Implementation

Things are starting to reveal cracks in the IMO Sulphur2020 Implementation
Sue Terpilowski -July 29, 2019 https://seanews.co.uk/shipping/reuters-indonesia-will-not-enforce-imo-lo...

Reuters have reported that Indonesia will not enforce IMO low-sulphur fuel rules for its domestic fleet.

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