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Shipping vows to repatriate abandoned crews
Sam Chambers March 5th, 2019 https://splash247.com/shipping-vows-to-repatriate-abandoned-crews/

Repatriation of abandoned crews was one of the key topics discussed at last week’s International Labour Organization (ILO) Special Tripartite Committee on the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), with owners, unions and regulators in attendance.

Indonesia detains more than 20 ships for illegal anchoring near Singapore
Sam Chambers March 5th, 2019 https://splash247.com/indonesia-detains-more-than-20-ships-for-illegal-a...

There has been a recent spike in the number of anchored vessels detained by Indonesian authorities in waters near Singapore, with Splash even hearing of an incident where the Indonesian navy fired across the bows of one ship.

The Mission to Seafarers unveils new seafarer welfare centre in Port Talbot
05/03/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-mission-to-seafarers-unveils-ne...

The Mission to Seafarers has unveiled a new centre for seafarers in Port Talbot, significantly increasing its vital welfare service provision for seafarers calling at the port.

Alliance to save blue whales from ships stalled by Sri Lanka
Associated Press March 6, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/06/alliance-to-save-blue-whales-from-ship...

When the feeding grounds of blue whales overlap with busy shipping lanes, business interests often supersede those of the endangered marine mammals.

ATI: Cargo flow at South Harbor improved
GENIVI FACTAO March 06, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/ati-cargo-flow-at-south-harbor-improved/521189/

The Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) said the collaborative synergy between port authorities and shipping lines to expedite vessel turn-around time by removing empty containers yielded positive results.

Container shipping industry braces for impact of new regulations
DeAnne Toto March 4, 2019 https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/container-shipping-industry-adjus...

Price competition could lead to further consolidation.

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Libya High Court acquits 7 Filipino seafarers
Roy Mabasa March 5, 2019 https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/05/libya-high-court-acquits-7-filipino-se...

The crewmen of M/T Levante (Photo courtesy of Crystal Allera)/Manila Times)

A Storm Is Gathering Over Container Shipping
Costas Paris 3 March 2019 https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-storm-is-gathering-over-container-shippin...

Sagging global trade, rising fuel costs and stubbornly low freight rates have shipping lines facing new headwinds in an elusive search for stability

Trans-Asia promises modern ships as replacement for old
JO ANN SABLAD March 4, 2019 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1795352

CAGAYAN DE ORO. M/V Trans-Asia 19 awaits ribbon-cutting ceremony during its launch on March 2, at the Macabalan Port, Cagayan de Oro City. (JoAnn Sablad)

Australia sends help to Solomon Islands as grounded Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship leaks oil into World Heritage-listed waters
Reuters 3 Mar, 2019 https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/2188414/australia-sen...

Australia is sending more help to the Pacific nation of the Solomon Islands to stop oil from a grounded cargo ship destroying a World Heritage-listed marine sanctuary, Australia’s foreign minister said on Sunday.