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Paralysed ship captain saved through timely surgery
July 15, 2018 https://gulfnews.com/news/uae/health/paralysed-ship-captain-saved-throug...

Dr Ayman Al Sibaie with Ship captain Renato Garcia. Image Credit: DHA

ARB Upholds $1.1 Million Award to Maritime Whistleblower
Mehreen Rasheed/Katz Marshall & Banks LLP July 10 2018 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=66df6988-dfd0-4e65-914c-d...

The Department of Labor Administrative Review Board (ARB) recently upheld a $1.1 million award to a ship captain who was forced out of his position after blowing the whistle on safety violations aboard his vessel.

Phuket marine chief removed, Phoenix ‘owner’ questioned by police
July 15, 2018 https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-marine-chief-removed-phoenix-o...

Container ship disabled, drifting in Celtic sea Update towed to Brest
Mikhail Voytenko July 15, 2018 http://maritimebulletin.net/2018/07/14/container-ship-disabled-drifting-...

Jul 15 Update: Was taken on tow by ABEILLE BOURBON and towed to Brest, arrived at night Jul 14 and berthed. As of 1300 UTC Jul 15 was still docked.

Ten Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks Near Shanghai
2018-07-15 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/ten-missing-after-cargo-ship-...

Ten people are missing after the general cargo ship Shun Qiang 2 collided with another cargo ship and then sank at an anchorage near Shanghai on Sunday.

Seafarers up in arms over central pension scheme issue
July 12, 2018 http://www.navhindtimes.in/seafarers-up-in-arms-over-central-pension-sch...

Seafarers association members during a dharna at Lohia Maidan, Margao on Wednesday

WATCH: Viral video captures shocking moment cargo ship capsizes in China river
Harriet Mallinson Jul 13, 2018 https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/988644/viral-video-yangtze-riv...

IMO Renews Commitment to Gender Equality
11 Jul 2018 https://www.porttechnology.org/news/imo_renews_commitment_to_gender_equa...

‘Empowering Women in the Maritime Community’ will be the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) World Maritime Day theme for 2019.

Liberia backs Australia’s push for IMO reform
Craig Jallal 13 Jul 2018 http://www.tankershipping.com/news/view,liberia-backs-australias-push-fo...

The Liberian Registry has confirmed its support for an initiative by Australia calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reconsider transparency and the role of industry bodies in the organisation.

IMO Council, 120th session: Closing Remarks by the Secretary-General
14/07/2018

Excellencies, Distinguished delegates,

I would like to congratulate the Council for the constructive and very successful outcome of this session and also the Chair for his excellent leadership. I would also like to congratulate Vice- Admiral Edmundo Deville del Campo for his election as Vice-Chair of Council. I am looking forward to more constructive collaboration and cooperation at our next sessions.