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Number of Indian Seafarers Jump by 42.3%
Laxman Pai October 30, 2018 https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/number-indian-seafarers-jump-3...

The number of seafarers in India has seen an unprecedented growth of 42.3% due to various policy level changes brought in by the Government in the last four years, said a Minister in India.

In digitalisation crew will remain the most important part of operations
06 November 2018 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/asia/in-digitalisation-crew-will-r...

With all the talk of digitalisation and automation in shipping seafarers remain the most important part of the operation according to leading ship managers.

ICS Chairman calls for comprehensive revision of STCW seafarer training regime
2018 November 6 http://en.portnews.ru/news/267218/

Speaking in Manila, the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson, has called for a comprehensive revision of the IMO STCW Convention which governs global standards for the training and certification of around two million merchant seafarers, ICS said in its press release.

Excellence as a habit
AMBASSADOR CARLOS SALINAS NOVEMBER 06, 2018 https://www.manilatimes.net/excellence-as-a-habit/462740/

For anyone who is deeply committed to their field and profession, there are few things more gratifying than being with young people who excel in the same field, who will carry the torch and ensure that the field will expand and grow stronger.

Seafarer’s death after medical repatriation
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO|November 05,2018 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/202229/seafarers-death-after-medical-...

Heirs of a deceased seafarer cannot be denied of death benefits even if he dies after his medical repatriation as long as its cause (the work-related injury or illness) had occurred during the term of his employment.

Filipino ships uninsured for wrecks, spills, delays
GOTCHA - Jarius Bondoc November 5, 2018 - https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2018/11/05/1865901/filipino-ships-unins...

IMO at 70: Celebrating Milestones on Road to Fulfillment of Nigeria’s Maritime Potential
November 4, 2018

This year’s World Maritime Day offered yet another opportunity for stakeholders to plot the way forward for the Nigerian maritime industry. Kunle Aderinokun reports

12 rescued as cargo ship sinks off Aklan
November 04, 2018 https://www.rappler.com/nation/215903-crew-rescued-cargo-ship-sinking-ak...

The Philippine Coast Guard says the 12 were aboard cargo ship LCT Bato Twin, which was carrying sand and gravel to Boracay

MANILA, Philippines – A cargo ship carrying sand and gravel sank off Malay, Aklan, on Sunday, November 4.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued all 12 crew members of LCT Bato Twin.

Could Counter-Strike players be the seafarers of the future?
SØREN PICO 02.11.18 at 13:09

What will legislation for unmanned vessels look like? Who will be responsible in the case of accidents? And could computer players be the future captains of an remotely operated vessel? ShippingWatch maps out some of the biggest questions facing autonomous shipping.

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Stolen pics of real Danish ship captain aid online fraud
Kent Acott 1 November 2018 https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/stolen-pics-of-real-danish-ship-captai...

Capt. Thomas Lindegaard Madsen is frustrated by the ongoing misuse of his photographs to create false identities.