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Container ship fire burning off Canada’s east coast now ‘largely contained’
January 10, 2019 https://globalnews.ca/news/4834380/yantian-express-fire/

A fire that has been burning for a week aboard a container ship off Canada’s east coast is now said to be “largely contained” and under control.

The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd says five crew members were transferred back to the Yantian Express on Wednesday evening from one of the massive tugs fighting the fire.

Port agents targeted in latest UAE crew abandonment measures
Sam Chambers January 10th, 2019 https://splash247.com/port-agents-targeted-in-latest-uae-crew-abandonmen...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is shedding its reputation as a hotspot for crew abandonment with a series of measures introduced over the past 12 months aimed at completely stamping out the scourge.

Upskill Today’s Maritime Workforce To Prepare For A Technological Future: Industry Report
11/01/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/upskill-todays-maritime-workforce-t...

Maritime Workforce Must Embrace Tech
10 Jan 2019 https://www.porttechnology.org/news/maritime_workforce_must_embrace_tech

Professionals in the maritime industry must embrace technological change to ensure they are prepared for the challenges of the future, according to a Sea Asia industry insight.

Ship with 17 Filipinos in crew burning off Canada’s East Coast
INQUIRER.net US Bureau / January 10, 2019https://usa.inquirer.net/18317/ship-with-17-filipinos-in-crew-burning-of...

A container ship that has been burning off Canada’s East Coast for the past five days has 17 Filipinos among its crew of 22, none of whom were hurt.

Largest shipyard in Southeast Asia files for court receivership
Sam Chambers January 9th, 2019 https://splash247.com/largest-shipyard-in-southeast-asia-files-for-court...

The largest shipyard in Southeast Asia by area has filed for court receivership. HHIC-Phil, the Philippines affiliate of South Korea’s Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction, becomes the latest victim of the prolonged downturn in shipbuilding.

Mass resignations continue at CSC Phoenix
Jason Jiang January 10th, 2019 https://splash247.com/mass-resignations-continue-at-csc-phoenix/

The resignation crisis at Chinese bulk shipping operator CSC Phoenix continues, with another nine managers from the company’s crewing subsidiary Wuhan CSC Crewing resigning.

The Shipping Industry urges Transport Committee MEPs to enhance Maritime Commerce, Working Conditions and Sustainable Transport through adoption of the Clune Report
10/01/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-shipping-industry-urges-transpo...

Stupidity And The HFO Blame Game
10/01/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/stupidity-and-the-hfo-blame-game/

Care for hospitalised seafarers still a challenge says seafarers’ charity
09/01/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/care-for-hospitalised-seafarers-sti...

At the beginning of 2019, global seafarers’ charity, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) says that supporting seafarers in hospital remains a vital part of its work during one of the most stressful times a seafarer can face.