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NYK president replaced as losses hit $400m
Sam Chambers April 26th, 2019 https://splash247.com/nyk-president-replaced-as-losses-hit-400m/

After just four years in charge, Tadaaki Naito’s tenure in charge of one of the world’s largest shipping lines is coming to an early end.

Two Container Ships Collide at Port Klang
2019-04-25 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/two-container-ships-collide-a...

On April 21, the Neopanamax container ship COSCO England collided with a second vessel while approaching the dock at Westports Malaysia, a large container facility at Port Klang. The England required repairs, according to container carrier OOCL.

Solon eyes Biliran-Calbayog Ro-Ro trips
Lizbeth Ann Abella April 26, 2019 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1068305

TACLOBAN CITY -- Biliran Lone District Rep. Rogelio Espina is eyeing a roll on-roll off (Ro-Ro) port here to enhance trading between Biliran and Samar provinces.

Espina said in a statement issued Friday that connecting the two provinces will both benefit the two islands of the region.

ANGKLA’s bill in delaying payment of award resurrected in Magna Carta
Dennis Gorecho - April 27, 2019 https://www.panaynews.net/angklas-bill-in-delaying-payment-of-award-resu...

“AANHIN pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo.”

Marina, DTI join to develop standards for shipbuilding
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat April 25, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/04/25/marina-dti-join-to-develop-standar...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to develop standards for the shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sector and ensure the quality and safety of Philippine-made vessels.

RMT slams government waiver that allows exploitation
24 April 2019 https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-slams-government-waiver-that-allows-expl...

RMT Press Office:

RMT slams government waiver that will allow firms to exploit cheap foreign labour in the UK maritime energy sector

IMO 2020: Countdown to compliance
24/04/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/imo-2020-countdown-to-compliance/

The UK Chamber is helping its members prepare for the IMO’s global sulphur cap in 2020, a new regulation that could be highly disruptive without the right guidance.

Time is running short and just months remain before the IMO’s global limit on the sulphur content of marine fuel comes into force on 1st January 2020.

As fires spike on boxships, focus turns to dangerous goods carriage
Sam Chambers April 25th, 2019 https://splash247.com/as-fires-spike-on-boxships-focus-turns-to-dangerou...

The Future of Maritime Navigation and Communication: Innovative Services on the Maritime Connectivity Platform
25/04/2019

What is the current status of information exchange in maritime navigation and communication? How do companies in maritime shipping make use of the new possibilities of data exchange and information transmission? And can efficiency and safety in maritime shipping be improved sustainably?

Pirates Kidnap Six Tanker Crew off Nigeria
25 April 2019 https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275645/pirates-kidnap-six-tanker-...

Six crew members of a Palau-flagged tanker were kidnapped by pirates off Nigeria last week.

The incident occurred at the Bonny Outer Anchorage on April 19, 2019, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre said.

Identified as the 3,100 dwt Apecus, the anchored tanker was boarded by unauthorized persons who kidnapped the six seafarers.