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IMO to empower more women
Muyiwa Lucas February 12, 2019 http://thenationonlineng.net/imo-to-empower-more-women/

With “Empowering Women in the maritime community” as the theme for 2019, World Maritime Day, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), is working to expand female participation in the industry. To this end, IMO has unveiled a new logo to boost the move.

Independent Review of Ramifications of the De-Flagging of M/V Aquarius Dignitus
February 11, 2019 https://www.humanrightsatsea.org/2019/02/11/independent-review-of-ramifi...

“The case of Aquarius’ de-flagging…is a dark moment in the history of international SAR operations.”

Human Rights at Sea, February 2019.

Asia’s maritime leaders cite AMOSUP, MAAP on quality education, training
February 11, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/02/11/asias-maritime-leaders-cite-amosup...

Hyundai Heavy workers voice concern about taking over DSME
Jason Jiang February 11th, 2019 https://splash247.com/hyundai-heavy-workers-voice-concern-about-taking-o...

The labour union of South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has demanded the company involve the organisation in the negotiations for the takeover of its compatriot rival Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and provide job guarantees to its employees.

House panel approves proposed law on open pilotage services
Charissa Luci-Atienza February 11, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/02/11/house-panel-approves-proposed-law-on-o...

The House Committee on Transportation has unanimously approved a substitute bill, seeking to provide open pilotage service services in the country.

Singapore repeats call for Malaysia to withdraw vessels in Republic's waters off Tuas after collision
Linette Lai 11 Feb 2019 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-repeats-call-for-malaysia-t...

Filipino talent shines anew in Asia’s Got Talent Season 3
Nathalie Tomada - February 9, 2019 - https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/02/09/1892031/filipino-talen...

MANILA, Philippines — After giving the previous seasons of Asia’s Got Talent (AGT) winning acts, the Philippines continues to field strong contenders in Season 3 of the regional version of the Got Talent franchise.

Indian, Pakistani seamen home after 6-month Sabah ordeal
Tracy Patrick - February 10, 2019 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/02/10/indian-paki...

KOTA KINABALU: Nine Indian and Pakistani seamen have ended their six-month ordeal aboard a ship here after they finally returned home today.

None of them, however, received their salaries allegedly owed to them by the shipowner.

Inaugural World Congress on Maritime Heritage Kicks Off in March
2019-02-10 https://www.maritime-executive.com/corporate/inaugural-world-congress-on...

The inaugural World Congress on Maritime Heritage, co-organised by the Consortium for International Maritime Heritage (CIMH) and Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), will be held from March 13 to 15, 2019 at lifestyle destination resort RWS in Singapore.

Gov't incentives, strong private sector initiatives revive Turkish shipping industry in 16 years
10 Feb 2019 https://www.dailysabah.com/economy/2019/02/11/govt-incentives-strong-pri...

Facilitated by government incentives and the strength of private sector companies, the shipping industry has made profound progress in the last 16 years, responding to domestic needs and demands from abroad