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Marina to boost PH cruise ship sector
MA. LISBET K. ESMAEL August 30, 2018 https://www.manilatimes.net/marina-to-boost-ph-cruise-ship-sector/435985/

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will implement rules on the operation of cruise ships in the Philippines next month as it seeks to bolster the sector through tourism.

Russian cargo ship allegedly carrying explosives arrested near Port Elizabeth
Luke Daniel 2018-08-23

Explosives discovered on board have been called 'Weapons of Mass Destruction'.

Port authorities have detained a Russian cargo vessel, suspected of carrying weapons and explosives, just off the coast of Port Elizabeth.

According to Herald Live, authorities discovered explosives on board the vessel on Sunday, while conducting operations in the Port of Ngqura, which lies 20 kilometres northeast of Port Elizabeth.

Cargo ship sinks in China, 7 die
August 29, 2018 https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/cargo-ship-sinks-i...

Seven persons have died after a cargo ship sank in the Beijiang River in the south China's Guangdong province, according to a media report today.

The ship sank on Monday, and all seven bodies were recovered yesterday, the state-run Xinhua news agnecy quoted local authorities as saying.

Mystery of the cargo ships that sink when their cargo suddenly liquefies
August 29, 2018

Think of a dangerous cargo and toxic waste or explosives might come to mind. But granular cargoes such as crushed ore and mineral sands are responsible for the loss of numerous ships every year. On average, ten "solid bulk cargo" carriers have been lost at sea each year for the last decade.

more...https://phys.org/news/2018-08-mystery-cargo-ships-suddenly-liquefies.html

Crew Health Advice: Excessive stress and panic attacks
28/08/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/crew-health-advice-excessive-stress...

Seafarers, who are often exposed to adverse working conditions with multiple stressors, are a population at acute risk of panic attacks.

The Club recently received a report o fa seafarer repatriated and diagnosed with panic disorder, insomnia (allegedly due to his work schedule) and depression.

Absence without leave (AWOL) and unauthorized Shore Leaves
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO |August 27,2018 http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/191251/absence-without-leave-awol-unau...

Injured Chinese seafarer seeks treatment after rescued by PCG-Davao
JULIET C. REVITA August 26, 2018 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1760010

A WOUNDED Chinese seafarer is now seeking medical treatment at the Davao Doctors Hospital after he was successfully evacuated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel from a Chinese vessel off the coast of Davao.

Filipinos on cruise ships
Greg B. Macabenta August 21, 2018 http://www.bworldonline.com/filipinos-on-cruise-ships/

On a visit to Baguio a few months ago, the hotel we stayed had several young people working at the front desk, in the restaurant, and as bell hops. What struck me was the fact that they were all working for free.

NIMASA seeks empowerment of local players in maritime sector
27/08/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/nimasa-seeks-empowerment-of-local-p...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency (NIMASA) has resolved to promote the concept of Blue Economy, in order to encourage indigenous stakeholders in the maritime sector.

NIMASA has flagged off a three-prong formula to kick-start the concept.

IMO 2020 to Alter Global Fuel Economics: Will Refiners Gain?
27/08/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/imo-2020-to-alter-global-fuel-econo...