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When leukemia strikes
Dennis Gorecho -, July 19, 2018 https://www.panaynews.net/when-leukemia-strikes/

FOR A DISABILITY claim to prosper, a seafarer suffering from leukemia only needs to show that his work and contracted illness have a reasonable linkage that must lead a rational mind to conclude that the seafarer’s occupation may have contributed or aggravated the disease.

Owners shying away from Filipino seafarers over disability claims
20 July 2018 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/asia/owners-shying-away-from-filip...

While Filipinos remain the seafarer of choice for their English language ability and ease to work with there are other factors that discouraging international shipowners from choosing them to crew their vessels.

MARINA prodded to pass next EMSA audit
Charissa Luci-Atienza July 19, 2018 https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/07/19/marina-prodded-to-pass-next-emsa-audit/

Cargo ship stuck for third day after running aground
July 21, 2018 https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/1525711/cargo-ship-s...

The crew of a Dutch cargo ship are facing a third night aboard their vessel which remains grounded on rocks in the Pentland Firth.

The bid to refloat the Priscilla from the Pentland Skerries is now a salvage operation, with preparations started yesterday.

Taiwantese ship detained in Cape Town under new UN labour rules
18 July 2018 https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/asia/2018-07-18-taiwantese-ship-...

Geneva — The UN’s labour organisation announced on Tuesday that the first fishing boat had been detained under its convention, which came into force last year, with the aim of protecting workers in the hazardous industry.

Migrants stoned UK cargo ship amid bunkering at Ceuta, just for fun
Mikhail Voytenko July 18, 2018 http://maritimebulletin.net/2018/07/18/migrants-stoned-uk-cargo-ship-ami...

Port of Rotterdam welcomes EU proposal to promote sustainable transport
18/07/18

After the European Commission released its proposal for the Connecting Europe Facility II (CEF II) for the period 2021-2027, Port of Rotterdam welcomed it. The Port said that it wants to improve sustainable maritime shipping, and the proposal's vision to protect the climate will help achieve sustainability targets.

Con-com: Proposed Charter has provision referring to West PHL Sea
NICOLE-ANNE C. LAGRIMAS July 18, 2018 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/660888/con-com-proposed-chart...

The Consultative Committee (Con-com) behind a proposal for a federal Constitution has contradicted former chief justice Hilario Davide, Jr.'s claim that its work skipped mention of the West Philippine Sea in its provisions on national territory.

Ensuring There's No Stigma Around Mental Health
Julian Clark 2018-07-17 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/ensuring-there-s-no-stigma...

Seafarers’ mental health is by no means a new phenomenon. However, what is concerning to the maritime community, and beyond is that suicide rates among seafarers have more than tripled since 2014 (according to figures from the UK P&I Club). Suicide is now one of the most common causes of death at sea.

Inquiry into Bangkok seafarer’s book
Joyetter Feagaimaali’i-Luamanu , 18 July 2018 http://sobserver.ws/en/18_07_2018/local/35113/Inquiry-into-Bangkok-seafa...

A seafarer’s book issued in Bangkok, Thailand in 2016 and bearing the seal of the Samoan Government is now under investigation by the Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure (M.W.T.I).