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Compensability of a seafarer’s pre-existing illness
Dennis Gorecho - October 27, 2018 https://www.panaynews.net/compensability-of-a-seafarers-pre-existing-ill...

A PRE-EXISTING illness, or an ailment that was contracted prior to his employment, will not deprive a seafarer of compensation benefits as long as it is diagnosed during the effectivity of his recent contract.

Uljanik workers on strike again
Jason Jiang October 25th, 2018 https://splash247.com/uljanik-workers-on-strike-again/

Over 1,000 workers from financially troubled Croatian shipyard Uljanik started a strike again this week over unpaid salaries following a major strike at the yard in August.

Maritime Cybersecurity Survey Indicates Industry is Unprepared for Risks
27/10/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-cybersecurity-survey-indic...

Maritime rule change in 2020 stirs fears of diesel shortage
JOHN KEMP October 26, 2018 https://business.mb.com.ph/2018/10/26/maritime-rule-change-in-2020-stirs...

LONDON (Reuters) – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has so far resisted pressure to soften or postpone the implementation of new regulations requiring ships to use bunker fuels with a lower sulphur content from the start of 2020.

Manila-Davao shipping route reopens Oct.28
October 26, 2018 http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1052196

MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr), together with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), will reopen the Manila-Davao shipping route on Sunday.

Marina inaugurates online appointment system for seaman’s book
Daphne Galvez - October 26, 2018 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1047163/marina-inaugurates-online-appointm...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) launched on Friday its online appointment system of the seaman’s book or the Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB).

Berth control: looking at the potential of auto-berthing technology
Ross Davies 23 October 2018 https://www.ship-technology.com/features/berth-control-looking-potential...

A group of Japanese organisations, including shipping major Mitsui OSK Lines, is pushing ahead with a project to develop new auto-berthing systems. Could this technology reduce marine accidents?

Chinese yards could build up to 15 cruise ships a year by 2030
25 October 2018 http://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/news-headlines/chinese-yards-could-b...

Bureau Veritas' Raoul Jack predicts a great future for cruise ship newbuilds at Chinese shipyards Bureau Veritas' Raoul Jack predicts a great future for cruise ship newbuilds at Chinese shipyards

8 Indians holding cargo ship hostage near Karachi
Khalid Mahmood Khalid 25 Oct 2018 https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/385303-8-indians-holding-cargo-ship-hos...

LAHORE: Indian citizens have been holding a foreign cargo ship hostage near the Karachi port for the last 9 months.

Indian Foreign Office says the Indian High Commission has been directed to resolve the issue as early as possible.

Cargo Ship in Japan Bridge Smash
24 Oct 2018 https://www.porttechnology.org/news/cargo_ship_in_japan_bridge_smash

Oldendorff Carriers, a dry bulk and cargo shipping company, has announced that one its vessels collided with the Oshima Bridge in Japan on October 22, 2018.

The Erna Oldendorff, a general cargo ship, was involved in the accident on its way to Etajima, Japan, causing damage to a water supply pipe and internet cables.