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Extra security measures in place for ships heading through the Strait of Hormuz
Sam Chambers May 16th, 2019 https://splash247.com/extra-security-measures-in-place-for-ships-heading...

Shipowners and shipmanagers are taking extra security measures when transiting the Strait of Hormuz and around the key bunkering hub of Fujairah in the wake of attacks on four tankers in the area on Sunday.

Maritime industry may suffer manpower gap as trainee enrolment drops
Godfrey Bivbere May 15, 2019 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/05/maritime-industry-may-suffer-manpowe...

The Nigeria maritime industry may soon be affected by a dearth of seafarers as youths are abandoning the profession.

50 rescued after motorbanca capsizes off Davao City wharf
Orlando B. Dinoy - May 19, 2019 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1120763/50-rescued-after-motorbanca-capsiz...

DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard rescued 50 passengers onboard a chartered vessel after its engine went dead as it left Sta. Ana wharf here around 7:55 a.m., Sunday, May 18.

Dispelling the myth surrounding seafarer internet access
May 17 2019 http://www.tankeroperator.com/news/dispelling-the-myth-surrounding-seafa...

A new survey from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) revealed that internet access for seafarers for personal use on board ships was more widespread and available than previously thought.

What Panama’s Worst Drought Means for Its Canal’s Future
Henry Fountain May 17, 2019 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/17/climate/drought-water-shortage-panama...

A forward-looking maritime policy
AMBASSADOR CARLOS SALINAS May 15, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/a-forward-looking-maritime-policy/554925/

WTO and Shipping Industry Concerned About Trade War
2019-05-14

A delegation from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has, at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, expressed concern over recent increases in protectionist measures including the decision by the U.S. to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.

Winners Of The Mission To Seafarers’ Awards Revealed
17/05/2019

The Mission to Seafarers, the leading international seafarer welfare charity, has announced the winners of the 2019 Seafarers Awards at its annual Awards Dinner in Singapore.

The awards recognise seafarers, shore-based staff, volunteers and companies around the globe who have made outstanding contributions to the welfare of seafarers both at sea and ashore.

New Mental Health Awareness Training for the Maritime Industry
15/05/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/new-mental-health-awareness-trainin...

We are offering a new training course to provide management-level personnel on shore and on board ships with an introduction to mental health awareness.

Cosco takes control of Hainan Harbor and Shipping Holding
Jason Jiang May 16th, 2019 https://splash247.com/cosco-takes-control-of-hainan-harbor-and-shipping-...

Chinese state-run shipping conglomerate Cosco is going to take control of Hainan Harbor and Shipping Holding as part of the government’s plan to restructure shipping and port assets in Hainan province.