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Uncertain outlook for shipping industry this year — Maybulk
05/04/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/uncertain-outlook-for-shipping-indu...

The shipping industry outlook for 2019 and beyond remains uncertain after experiencing a relatively buoyant climate last year, thanks to the improvement in the dry bulk market driven by better freight rates across all shipping segments.

Ferry suffers fire off Queensland, passengers evacuated
04/04/19 https://safety4sea.com/ferry-suffers-fire-off-queensland-passengers-evac...

The Australian passenger vessel 'Fitzroy Flyer' suffered an engine room fire and all of its four crew and 37 passengers were evacuated, east-north-east of Cairns, Queensland on 29 March 2019.

IMO Works to Clamp Down on Illicit Shipping Practices
Reuters April 4, 2019 https://gcaptain.com/imo-clamp-down-illicit-shipping/?utm_campaign=twitt...

reuters logoBy Jonathan Saul LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) – The United Nations’ shipping agency is working on tougher measures to clamp down on rogue shipping companies trying to use flag registries fraudulently to conceal their activities, officials said.

DENR holds dredging by ship with Chinese crew
Jhesset O. Enano, Maricar Cinco - April 04, 2019 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1102965/denr-holds-dredging-by-ship-with-c...

Urgent Need to Automate and Standardize Onboard Training
Dr. Ahmed Youssef 2019-04-03 https://www.maritime-executive.com/blog/urgent-need-to-automate-and-stan...

Govt, shipping sector to remove overstaying containers
Darwin G. Amojelar March 15, 2019 http://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/290139/govt-shipping-sector-...

The government and the stakeholders of the shipping industry on Friday signed a manifesto of support for the efficient utilization of Philippine ports.

Huge Chinese ambitions threaten Europe's shipping sector
METTE MANDRUP 03.04.19

China has several projects in the works aimed at helping the country's shipbuilding and shipping sector. "I don't think that in the shipowners community there is a full understanding of the impact of the Chinese policy yet," says Sea Europe's Secretary General in an interview with ShippingWatch.

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Two HK shipping lines hacked within five minutes of ‘casual’ online browsing
Sam Chambers April 2nd, 2019 https://splash247.com/two-hk-shipping-lines-hacked-within-five-minutes-o...

Shipping’s poor cyber defences have been displayed once again with news two Hong Kong shipping lines had their passwords hacked easily.

US sets out new ISPS rule for seafarers and others at ports and terminals
Malcolm Latarche 02 April 2019 https://shipinsight.com/articles/us-sets-out-new-isps-rule-for-seafarers...

Marina awaits CHEd nod on maritime programs
GENIVI FACTAO April 03, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/marina-awaits-ched-nod-on-maritime-programs/...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has sought for the final approval from the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) en banc on the revised policies on maritime educational programs meant to solve the competency issues of Filipino seafarers.