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Seafarers' training: Council adopts its position on streamlined framework
03/12/2018 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2018/12/03/seafa...

Abojeb reassures commitment to PH seamen
GENEVI FACTAO December 04, 2018 https://www.manilatimes.net/abojeb-reassures-commitment-to-ph-seamen/477...

Is digitisation in shipping disruption or racketeering?
December 3rd, 2018 https://splash247.com/is-digitisation-in-shipping-disruption-or-racketee...

Panos Patsadas from DS Multibulk takes issue with the myriad software salespeople knocking at his door.

How should ports prepare for autonomous shipping?
Joe Baker 3 December 2018

The British Ports Association recently published a report in which it encouraged UK ports to consider the implications of autonomous ships on their operations. What challenges will ports face in preparing for autonomous ships in the future and what benefits they stand to gain from their adoption?

Autonomous shipping – the keynote topic of every maritime industry event for quite some time – is finally taking baby steps towards reality. However, major regulatory challenges still lie ahead.

Up to four out of five ballast water treatment systems are faulty: Intertanko
Sam Chambers November 30th, 2018 https://splash247.com/up-to-four-out-of-five-ballast-water-treatment-sys...

As many as four out of five ballast water treatment systems (BWTSs) operated by Intertanko members have experienced problems.

Time to Rethink Safety in Enclosed Spaces
Wendy Laursen 2018-12-01 https://www.maritime-executive.com/features/time-to-rethink-safety-in-en...

Crew members are often blamed for deaths in enclosed spaces. Human error; so it would seem. But, there are those in the industry who believe that others should be held accountable, that new action should be taken.

Seafarer Mental Health: Taking a Holistic Approach
Yves Vandenborn 2018-12-01 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/seafarer-mental-health-tak...

How the terrified crew of a cargo ship bound for Australia almost met the same fate as a US missionary after running aground and being attacked by 'more than 50 wild men'
Laura Hedges 30 November 2018 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6444621/Cargo-ship-bound-Austra...

Int'l Maritime Organization condemns sanctions on Iran`s shipping industry
30 November 2018 https://en.trend.az/iran/2987194.html

Tehran, Iran, Nov.30

Trend:

The managing director of the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran called the announcement by the International Maritime Organization that Iran's shipping sanctions do not comply with the convention of the International Maritime Organization, an achievement for Iran.

Industry collaboration key to unlocking full advantages of technology in maritime
Mr Alvin Foo, Head of Engineering, PSA 27/11/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/industry-collaboration-key-to-unloc...

As with many other industries, key players in maritime are increasingly spurred on to accelerate innovation and adopt new technologies in a bid to stay ahead of the curve.