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Misplaced 'balancing of interest' in Seafarers’ Magna Carta
Dennis Gorecho November 24, 2018 https://www.panaynews.net/misplaced-balancing-of-interest-in-seafarers-m...

The manning agencies and principals are throwing off-balance the already imbalanced legal battle on seafarers’ claims in connection with the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers.

Lim wins another four years at the helm of IMO
Sam Chambers November 23rd 2018 https://splash247.com/lim-wins-another-four-years-at-the-helm-of-imo/

Kitack Lim has won re-election at the IMO Council to head the UN body for another four years when his first term expires at the end of next year.

Cargo ship bound for Greece aground, breached, Ukraine
STEPAN KOTCHERGA November 22, 2018 https://maritimebulletin.net/2018/11/22/cargo-ship-bound-for-greece-agro...

'Change the rules now' call after seafarer dies while securing containers
Alexander Whiteman 22/11/2018 https://theloadstar.co.uk/change-rules-now-call-seafarer-dies-securing-c...

There must be greater dialogue between ship owners and dockworkers to prevent a repeat of a tragedy which last week claimed the life of a seafarer.

Dennis Gomez Regana was crushed while lashing and securing containers aboard the MV Francop at Southbank Quay in the port of Dublin.

Exclusive: India to probe alleged antitrust behavior by Maersk, DP World at Mumbai port - sources
Aditya Kalra, Aditi Shah November 20, 2018 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-regulator-port-exclusive/exclus...

AB pay set to rise by just $27 over the next three years
Sam Chambers November 22nd, 2018 https://splash247.com/ab-pay-set-to-rise-by-just-27-per-month-over-the-n...

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have hammered out a paltry $27 pay increase per month for able seafarers over the next three years, far below the inflation rates in key crewing nations, India and the Philippines.

U.S. approach against Iran’s maritime sector violates IMO’s spirit
22/11/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/u-s-approach-against-irans-maritime...

Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) in a statement condemned the U.S.’s sanctions against Iran’s maritime transportation and activities and said such approach is in contravention with the laws and regulations of International Maritime Organization (IMO).

NYK-TDG Maritime Academy Graduates Its Class of 2018
21/11/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/nyk-tdg-maritime-academy-graduates-...

Firms ask Palace to clamp down on ‘exorbitant’ shipping
Denise A. Valdez November 21, 2018 https://www.bworldonline.com/firms-ask-palace-to-clamp-down-on-exorbitan...

BUSINESSES have called on the President to order the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to exercise its regulatory authority over shipping companies and clamp down on “exorbitant destination charges.”

NYK developing its own digital currency to pay crew
Sam Chambers November 20th, 2018 https://splash247.com/nyk-developing-its-own-digital-currency-to-pay-crew/