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Indonesian terror group planning attacks on Chinese ships
Jason Jiang July 4th, 2019 https://splash247.com/indonesian-terror-group-planning-attacks-on-chines...

China’s Ministry of Transport has increased the security alert level for Chinese ships sailing through the Malacca Strait to level three, effective from July 2.

The level three ship navigation security alert is the highest level of its kind, and it is usually activated when there is the highest risk of attack.

PHL gears up for IMO audit of maritime rule
Samuel P. Medenilla -July 5, 2019 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/07/05/phl-gears-up-for-imo-audit-of-m...

Filipino seafarers of CF Sharp (cfsharpcrew.com/filipino-seafarers-are-world-class/)

Younger generation should venture into maritime industry — Anthony Loke
05/07/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/younger-generation-should-venture-i...

The younger generation especially the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificate holders have been encouraged to venture into the maritime industry as it promises lucrative income as well as better career prospects.

Mock oil spill tests PH, Indonesia, Japan coast guards
Kyodo News Jul 04 2019 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/04/19/mock-oil-spill-tests-ph-indonesia...

DAVAO GULF - The coast guards of Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines took part Wednesday in a mock oil spill exercise in southern Philippine waters.

Ship detained in Leith port over unpaid wages
4 July 2019 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-48867885

A cargo ship has been detained in Leith port in Edinburgh for non-payment of wages to Russian sailors on board.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) confirmed it had found "several deficiencies" with the Cook Islands-flagged Alexander Tvardovskiy.

13 rescued after cargo ship runs aground in East China Sea
Xinhua| 2019-07-04 http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-07/04/c_138199557.htm

SHANGHAI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- All 13 crew members on a cargo ship have been rescued after it ran aground off the East China Sea on Thursday, according to the Donghai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport.

PH forms inter-agency council for 2021 maritime safety audit
Arianne Merez, Jul 04 2019 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/04/19/ph-forms-inter-agency-council-for...

MANILA - The Philippines has formed an inter-agency council composed of representatives from different government agencies in preparation for a maritime safety audit by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2021.

Fatal Fall: Lack of Conviction About Safety Procedures On Board
2019-07-03 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/fatal-fall-lack-of-conviction...

The U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released its report into the death of a seafarer on the Cyprus registered ro-ro freight vessel Seatruck Pace saying work practices on board indicated that adherence to the vessel’s safety procedures was based on routine rather than of understanding and conviction.

Drugs at sea – more coke plus more ships equals more problems
Avatar Greg Miller 3 July 2019 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/drugs-at-sea-more-cocaine-more-ships-a...

China Sets Top Security Level for Malacca Strait Traffic
July 3, 2019 https://www.marinelink.com/news/china-sets-top-security-level-malacca-46...

China's Ministry of Transport has raised its security recommendation for Chinese vessels in the Malacca Strait, a major potential bottleneck for global oil, to the highest level, according to a notice dated July 2 sent to shipping companies.