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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.

OSM MARITIME SERVICES PRESIDENT MAILYN BORILLO Changing Tides: Women leaders in the PH maritime industry
YASHIKA F. TORIB April 03, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/changing-tides-women-leaders-in-the-ph-marit...

A luxury cruise ship crashed into a cargo vessel, and 5 people were reportedly injured
Mark Matousek 2 April 2019 https://www.businessinsider.com/luxury-cruise-ship-crashes-into-petroleu...

A Viking Cruises ship and a petroleum tanker collided near the Netherlands on Monday, the NBC affiliate 9News reported.

2 revised maritime education programs up for CHEd approval
Daphne Galvez - April 01, 2019 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1101954/2-revised-maritime-education-progr...

MANILA, Philippines – Two maritime education programs are now up for final approval by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Monday.

PINOY MARINO RIGHTS: Benzene and seafarer’s illnesses
ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO |April 02,2019 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/225894/pinoy-marino-rights-benzene-an...

The seafarer’s constant exposure to hazards such as chemicals ( including benzene) and the varying temperature, coupled by stressful tasks in his employment may cause a seafarer’s medical condition, like leukemia, cancer and goiter.

NYK Sponsors Parent-Child Workshop on Seafaring Careers
06/03/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/nyk-sponsors-parent-child-workshop-...

Cosco continues to grow – but profit dwindles
SIMON VALEUR 01.04.19 https://shippingwatch.com/secure/carriers/Container/article11289778.ece

China's Cosco lifted its revenue significantly in a 2018 marked by a trade dispute and declining global economic growth, which caused profits to drop.

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Dire straits for PH maritime sector
BEN KRITZ, April 02, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/dire-straits-for-ph-maritime-sector/534339/

ON Sunday, this newspaper’s editorial sounded the alarm over the grave risk that the Philippines may lose its position of preeminence as a supplier of manpower to the world’s shipping industry. But the warning it offered was not nearly strong enough.

Fire breaks out on ship in St. John’s Harbour
Bart Fraize -April 1, 2019 http://ntv.ca/fire-breaks-out-on-ship-in-st-johns-harbour/

The factory freezer trawler was tied up on the south side of St. John’s harbour when the crew noticed it was filling up with smoke. The vessel was evacuated and 911 was called.

Firefighters quickly located the source of the smoke as a motor that made up one of the ship’s ventilation systems. That system carried the smoke throughout the vessel.