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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.

Absence of marine protests delays Cebu ship collision probe
Luel Galarpe October 20, 2018 http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1051649

CEBU CITY -- The two ships that collided off Lauis Ledge near Talisay City on Thursday night have yet to submit their respective marine protests, delaying the start of the investigation into the accident.

BIMCO Analyst: Cool Down of Globalization Will Make Us All
Paul Gonzalez-Morgan 2018-10-24 https://www.maritime-executive.com/features/bimco-analyst-cool-down-of-g...

Peter Sand is Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, the world's largest international shipping association, with 2,000 members in more than 120 countries comprised of shipowners, operators, managers, brokers and agents.

Shipping association urges merger of S. Korean companies
24/10/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/shipping-association-urges-merger-o...

South Korea’s shipping industry should quickly overcome the aftermath of Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy and bulk up through mergers to compete with European majors which have dominated global marine routes by forming “cartels,” said Kim Young-moo, vice chairman of the Korea Shipowners Association (KSA).

Marina, PCG, CHED, DOH sign EO 63 IRR
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat October 24, 2018 https://business.mb.com.ph/2018/10/24/marina-pcg-ched-doh-sign-eo-63-irr/

Shipping venture to target ASEAN
Shelley Shan / 24 Oct 2018 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2018/10/24/2003702940

Eyeing shipping business opportunities in Southeast Asian nations, four state-run companies and one private firm have established a new firm in Singapore, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said yesterday.

Seafarer testimony to drive Dubai connectivity discussions
22 October 2018 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/middle-east-africa/seafarer-testim...

Testimony from working seafarers, crewing experts and shipping customers will bring a completely fresh, evidence-based perspective to a special discussion on ship-to-shore connectivity during Seatrade Maritime Middle East week at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

142 passengers rescued from Ro-Ro vessel in Aklan
Jennifer P. Rendon 24 Oct 2018 https://thedailyguardian.net/local-news/142-passengers-rescued-from-ro-r...

MORE THAN 100 passengers were stranded for several hours off Malay, Aklan after a Ro-Ro vessel suffered engine trouble.

The Philippine Coast Guard – Aklan immediately dispatched personnel after they received a report from M/V Super Shuttle 18 around 11:00 in the morning of Oct. 22, 2018.

SHIPPING NEWS: Efficiency drives demand for larger ships
Peter Ziobrowski 24 Oct 2018 https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/business/shipping-news-efficiency-driv...

The Halifax waterfront used to be a very different place.