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Fast-growing maritime industries become new economic engine
Ni Hongzhang 2019/5/5 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1148546.shtml

In 2018, China's total maritime economy reached 8.3 trillion yuan ($1.2 trillion), surpassing Mexico's GDP that year and ranking 15th in the world for maritime economy size. China has become one of the world's major maritime economies after years of development. However, compared with developed countries, China still has a long way to go to become a leading marine power.

Climate advocates split over shipping speed limits
Megan Darby 06/05/2019 https://www.climatechangenews.com/2019/05/06/climate-advocates-split-shi...

A go-slow at sea would cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions fast, but there are concerns it would delay a permanent shift to cleaner technology and fuels

Two Ilonggo seafarers stricken with malaria
Emme Rose Santiagudo April 16, 2019 https://thedailyguardian.net/local-news/two-ilonggo-seafarers-stricken-w...

TWO seafarers from Iloilo province were diagnosed with an “imported” type of malaria, according to the Department Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD)-6.

The two seafarers are the first two cases in the region in 2019.

Panamanian ship held in Busan for alleged ship-to-ship transfers of oil to N.K.
May 04, 2019 https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190503008100325

Mega container ship troubled in Piraeus
STEPAN KOTCHERGA May 1, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/05/01/mega-container-ship-troubled-in-...

The seafarers’ votes and the party-list system
Dennis Gorecho May 4, 2019 https://www.panaynews.net/the-seafarers-votes-and-the-party-list-system/

THE VOTES of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), both land-based and sea-based, are being courted by groups aiming political seats through the party-list representation.

Around 134 groups vie for 59 seats allotted for the party-list in the House of Representatives.

PH asserts position in IMO White List
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat May 2, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/05/02/ph-asserts-position-in-imo-white-l...

The Philippines, through the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), asserted its position in the revised “White List” of Parties to the STCW Convention, a list of countries that are compliant with the standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

How ‘flags of convenience’ have shrunk Australia’s merchant fleet
Peter van Duyn May 2, 2019 http://theconversation.com/how-flags-of-convenience-have-shrunk-australi...

In movies about ships, a crew feverishly changing their vessel’s name and flag to avoid detection is a common tactic. Nothing so simple could work in reality, right?

Border Guard: Iranian-flagged tanker rescued off Jeddah coast
2019-05-02 http://live.saudigazette.com.sa/article/565447/SAUDI-ARABIA/Border-Guard...

JEDDAH — The Saudi Border Guard official spokesman said that a Iran-flagged oil tanker, carrying a crew of 26 sailors, was rescued off Jeddah coast — 70 nautical miles south-west of Jeddah Islamic Port on Thursday.

Shipping firm loses court bid to make Hong Kong authorities help it retrieve tanker detained over alleged oil transfer to North Korea
Chris Lau 2 May, 2019 https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3008600/shippi...