Taiwanese coaster damaged in hit and run

Taiwanese coaster damaged in hit and run
Mikhail Voytenko October 5, 2018 http://maritimebulletin.net/2018/10/05/taiwanese-coaster-damaged-in-hit-...

MARINA launches extension office in Bacolod

MARINA launches extension office in Bacolod
Liez'l Marie Lamasan October 5, 2018 https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1013572

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Oct. 5 (PIA) -- The recently inaugurated Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) extension office in Bacolod City is seen to benefit Negrense seafarers.

MARINA-6 Regional Director Engineer Rizal Victoria, who welcomed the guests during the launching, cited that maritime practitioners need not to go to Manila to process and take the Deck and Engine Licensure Examinations.

Maritime industry unprepared to deal with global issues, reports Marsh

Maritime industry unprepared to deal with global issues, reports Marsh
Charlie Wood 5th October 2018 - https://www.reinsurancene.ws/maritime-industry-unprepared-to-deal-with-g...

The global maritime industry is not prepared to deal with major issues that are likely to impact it over the next ten years, according to senior maritime stakeholders surveyed in an industry report backed by global insurance broker and risk adviser, Marsh.

New app upgrade promises smartphone friendly service for seafarers

New app upgrade promises smartphone friendly service for seafarers
Adam Foster 04 October 2018 https://shipinsight.com/articles/new-app-upgrade-promises-smartphone-fri...

Wind-powered ships are making a comeback

Wind-powered ships are making a comeback
Oct 4th 2018

A maritime technology from the 1920s is back in fashion

AN OIL tanker that ferries nearly 110,000 tonnes of the black stuff between the Middle East and Europe does not sound like a green ship. But Maersk Pelican is unique among the world’s biggest cargo ships in that it does not rely on fossil fuels alone for propulsion. On September 29th it arrived in Saudi Arabia on its first voyage since the installation of two 30-metre rotor sails.

Intercargo hits out at flag states for taking too long to investigate accidents

Intercargo hits out at flag states for taking too long to investigate accidents
Sam Chambers October 4th, 2018 https://splash247.com/intercargo-hits-out-at-flag-states-for-taking-too-...

Intercargo, the dry bulk owners’ association, has taken a veiled swipe at the Marshall Islands over its slowness in revealing details into the sinking of the Stellar Daisy in March 2017.

Singapore readies for sustainable shipping ahead of IMO 2020 rule

Singapore readies for sustainable shipping ahead of IMO 2020 rule
Surabhi Sahu 3 Oct 2018 https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/shipping/...

Singapore — Singapore is getting ready for the upcoming environmental regulations in shipping with a slew of initiatives to promote cleaner marine fuels, Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Transport and Health, Lam Pin Min, said on Wednesday.

Carrie Lam to offer boost for Hong Kong shipping industry in policy address as it battles Singapore and mainland Chinese ports

Carrie Lam to offer boost for Hong Kong shipping industry in policy address as it battles Singapore and mainland Chinese ports
Olga Wong 03 October, 2018

City has dropped out of global top four in terms of tonnage, and lost major carriers to the Lion City

Hong Kong is set to fight against its rival Singapore in the hope of reclaiming its place among the world’s top four container ports, with the city’s leader expected to announce new measures in her policy address next week.

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO: Memorial at sea

Memorial at sea
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO October 01,2018 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/196770/memorial-at-sea

The Ecumenical Memorial Rites at sea is part of the annual celebration of the National Seafarers Day (NSD) where prayers are offered and flowers are thrown to the open seas as homage to deceased seafarers.

A glance at the work of seamen serving along the Belt and Road

A glance at the work of seamen serving along the Belt and Road
Zhao Yunfei and Li Jian 2018-10-03 https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d3d514d7a456a4e7a457a6333566d54/share_p.html

Trade volume between China and European countries has grown dramatically under the Belt and Road framework ‍over the past few years.

Life for today's sailors has become much easier. The people who serve along the maritime economic belt have witnessed the changes in their everyday work.

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