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Cargo ship holed, capsized, 13 crew rescued, China
Mikhail Voytenko September 25, 2018 https://maritimebulletin.net/2018/09/25/cargo-ship-holed-capsized-13-cre...

New Report Finds 80% of the World’s Coastlines of United Nations Maritime States have Cabotage Laws Governing
September 25, 2018 https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/press-releases/new-report-fi...

Comprehensive Study Provides Policymakers with Fact-Based Insights into Global Governance of Domestic Maritime Trades for First Time

Maersk rebuffs ‘profiteering’ claims
Linton Nightingale 25 Sep 2018

Carrier says the aim of planned bunker surcharges ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap is geared toward cost recovery rather than rate restoration as shippers suggest

NIMASA promises protesting seafarers sea time by March 2019
September 24, 2018 https://www.tribuneonlineng.com/165817/

THE Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has assured of the Agency’s commitment to ensuring that all beneficiaries of the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) conclude their programme by getting the mandatory sea-time training.

Europe has the capacity to recycle all EU-flagged ships
Sam Chambers September 24th, 2018 https://splash247.com/europe-has-the-capacity-to-recycle-all-eu-flagged-...

Europe has more than adequate capacity to recycle EU-flagged ships, according to new analysis from the International Ship Recycling Association (ISRA).

MARINA invites Caraganons to Maritime Industry Forum in Mindanao
Jennifer P. Gaitano September 24, 2018 https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1013086

BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 24 (PIA) – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) invites Caraganons to witness the launching of Maritime Industry Forum in Mindanao on September 29, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang, Davao City.

7 Filipino seamen abducted off Nigeria – DFA
Faye Orellana - September 25, 2018 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/170045/7-filipino-seamen-abducted-off-...

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Tuesday that seven of the 12 Filipino crewmen of the MV Glarus were kidnapped off the coast of Nigeria.

OFW deployment drops after 10-year growth
Rudy Santos September 24, 2018 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/09/24/1854138/ofw-deployment-dro...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines registered a nine-percent decline in the deployment of migrant workers in 2017 after 10 years of continuous growth.

PCG files charges vs. captain, crew of vessel with illegal firearms, drugs
Raymund Antonio September 20, 2018 https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/09/20/pcg-files-charges-vs-captain-crew-of-v...

The Philippine Coast Guard filed charges against the ship captain and three crew members of LCT “Valentino Dos” for illegal transport of firearms and drugs aboard the cargo vessel that was headed to Rosario, Cavite from Tayug, Cebu last week.

Nigerian maritime agency identifies nationalities of 12 abducted ship crew
September 23, 2018 http://www.themeditelegraph.com/en/shipping/shipowners/2018/09/23/nigeri...

Zurich - Twelve crew members of a Swiss merchant vessel kidnapped by pirates off the coast of Nigeria by pirates are from the Philippines, Slovenia, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia and Bosnia.