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Safeguarding seafarers’ mental health
AMBASSADOR CARLOS SALINAS October 23, 2018
https://www.manilatimes.net/safeguarding-seafarers-mental-health/455525/

of the third doctor referral in seafarer’s cases
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO October 22,2018 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/200190/of-the-third-doctor-referral-i...

The POEA contract does not require a specific period within which the parties in a case involving a seafarer’s disability claims may seek the opinion of a third doctor. They may do so even during the mandatory conference before the labor tribunals.

ICS and ITF Publish Guidelines on Welfare Aspects of the MLC
2018-10-22 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/ics-and-itf-publish-guideline...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have jointly released new Guidelines for implementing the Welfare aspects of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Marijuana found, Master of Post-Panamax container ship arrested, Greece
STEPAN KOTCHERGA October 17, 2018 https://maritimebulletin.net/2018/10/17/marijuana-found-master-of-post-p...

Hong Kong-flagged ship guards repel Somali pirates in gun battle
Oct 19, 2018 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/africa/hong-kong-flagged-ship-guar...

Only second reported attempt of vessel seizing this year owing to European naval patrols

Security guards aboard a Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship repelled an attack by pirates in a gun battle off Somalia’s coast this week, the European naval force in the region said on Friday.

Bangladesh’s ship industry sails on amid economic woes
PTV NEWS MD -October 23, 2018 https://ptvnews.ph/bangladeshs-ship-industry-sails-on-amid-economic-woes/

DHAKA — Despite being a third-world country and suffering from the pressures brought about by the global economic slowdown, Bangladesh remains at pace with shipbuilding giants as far as quality services and international standards are concerned.

Samsung Partners with Dutch Bank and Port to Pilot Blockchain Solution for Shipping Industry
Ricardo Esteves | October 22, 2018 https://www.newsbtc.com/2018/10/22/samsung-partners-with-dutch-bank-and-...

Samsung’s NexLedger to Test Compatibility with R3’s Corda in Pilot Project for Shipping Industry

MARINA allows Negros Navigation to operate VisMin routes for Undas
Aerol John Pateña October 22, 2018 http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1051721

MANILA -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has granted a permit to Negros Navigation Company Inc. to operate along various routes in the Visayas and Mindanao to address passenger demand for the All Saints and All Souls Day break.

Loneliness at Sea to be Investigated
2018-10-21 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/loneliness-at-sea-to-be-inves...

Danish health and safety company CONOVAH has received funding for a project looking into loneliness at sea. The new project aims to put a spotlight on loneliness at sea and how this is affected by changes in the role of managers and technological developments.

Brunei continues to improve maritime situation nationally
October 22, 2018 https://borneobulletin.com.bn/brunei-continues-to-improve-maritime-situa...

SHIPPING constitutes more than 80 per cent of world trade, transporting goods and services to people and communities worldwide, said Minister of Communications Dato Seri Setia Awang Abdul Mutalib bin Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Setia Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yusof in a message to mark World Maritime Day 2018.