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Shipping firms reminded of student, PWD, elderly fare discount
Aerol John Pateña October 11, 2018 http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1050774

MANILA -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reminded domestic shipping companies, owners or operators of passenger ships to grant a 20-percent fare discount to senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and students so long as they present a valid proof of identification.

Coast Guard rescues 10 from disabled cargo ship stranded at sea
October 10, 2018 https://wtkr.com/2018/10/10/coast-guard-rescues-10-from-disabled-cargo-s...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard Cutter Confidence rescued 10 crew members, who were stranded on a disabled cargo ship for almost 20 days when they were picked up Monday, approximately 1,380 miles southeast of Bermuda.

ITF Seafarers’ Trust: Crew don’t necessarily feel the uptick in the markets
October 11th, 2018 https://splash247.com/itf-seafarers-trust-crew-dont-necessarily-feel-the...

Following on from Monday’s interview with the head of the Mission to Seafarers, Maritime CEO continues in a similar vein, getting the viewpoint from the recently installed head of the ITF Seafarers’ Trust.

Marina beefs up work force with 60 new officers, personnel
Lorenz S. Marasigan -October 10, 2018 https://businessmirror.com.ph/marina-beefs-up-work-force-with-60-new-off...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has beefed up its organizational work force with the appointment of 60 new officers and personnel, the agency said on Tuesday.

Industry initiatives for seafarer wellness on World Mental Health Day
10 October 2018 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/industry-initiatives-for-se...

Wednesday 10 October is World Mental Health and with growing awareness and concern over the mental health of seafarers dislocated from family and friends for long periods it sees some new initiatives from the industry.

Brazil’s coffee exports rise; lack of space in ships hits trade
October 10, 2018 http://www.themeditelegraph.com/en/shipping/shipowners/2018/10/10/brazil...

London - Exporters had to delay loading of coffee at ports because they could not find cargo space in container ships.

South Korea Hands Another $5 Billion to Hyundai Merchant Marine
Costas Paris Oct. 10, 2018 https://www.wsj.com/articles/south-korea-sends-another-5-billion-to-hyun...

The new state backing will finance orders for megaships as the container-ship operator struggles to stay afloat

All Crew To Abandon Damaged Cargo Ship
October 10, 2018 | http://bernews.com/2018/10/all-crew-to-abandon-damaged-cargo-ship/

Local officials continues to assist the US Coast Guard with handling the 250ft cargo ship Alta, which has been adrift since last month, located some 1300 miles southeast of Bermuda with 10 crew on board.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority Testing Autonomous Navigation in Port
October 5, 2018

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has signed a partnership agreement with an artificial intelligence software startup to help develop autonomous navigation within the port.

Philippines officials seek to reassure on EMSA audit compliance, but have they done enough?
09 October 2018 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/asia/philippines-officials-seek-to...

Over the last couple of weeks Philippines government officials have been seeking to reassure the country that it will pass the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) latest audit on its maritime training.