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Cargo ship hits bridge in Navotas amid bad weather
August 13, 2018 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/664018/cargo-ship-hits-bridge-...

A cargo ship hit a bridge in Bagong Bayan North, Navotas on Sunday evening amid bad weather.

Marina and PCG strengthen rules enforcement over domestic ships
Bernie Cahiles Magkilat August 13, 2018 https://business.mb.com.ph/2018/08/13/marina-and-pcg-strengthen-rules-en...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reinforce its partnership to toughen the enforcement of maritime rules and regulations over domestic ships plying the Philippine seas.

JICA to help Marina boost Philippines shipbuilding
13 August 2018 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/asia/marina-to-get-help-from-jica-...

The Philippines' Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has strengthened its collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost the shipbuilding and ship repair industry in the country, according to local media reports.

Shipping firm expands industry footprint with new ship, P2B investment
Jose Santino S. Bunachita |August 13,2018 http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/189158/shipping-firm-expands-industry-...

AS an archipelago, the Philippines has been relying on inter-island connectivity through sea vessels especially in the Visayas area.

A sea of polluters: Shipping industry struggles to reach 2020 emissions targets
Christoph Schlautmann August 13, 2018 https://global.handelsblatt.com/companies/shipping-industry-struggles-re...

Maritime traffic is one of the worst offenders for air and water pollution, as well as CO2 emissions. The industry faces the challenge of meeting strict new regulations in less than two years' time.

North Carolina ferry captain suspended for Donald Trump flag
AP 12 Aug 2018 https://nypost.com/2018/08/12/ferry-captain-suspended-for-hoisting-trump...

HATTERAS, N.C. — Officials with North Carolina’s ferry system have suspended a boat captain and crew member for a week after they hoisted a flag supporting President Donald Trump’s re-election on a state-owned ship.

Peak Pegasus finally docks in Dalian, China after over a month
Reuters 12 Aug 2018 https://www.businessinsider.com/r-us-soybean-cargo-docks-in-chinese-port...

Lawmaker backs joint effort by CHED, MIA on marine education
August 12, 2018 http://manilastandard.net/news/national/272864/lawmaker-backs-joint-effo...

ACTS-OFW Rep. Aniceto Bertiz III on Sunday backed a joint supervision between the Commission on Higher Education and Maritime Industry Authority over the quality of education programs for ship officers.

House panel OKs shipping bill
Delon Porcalla August 13, 2018 https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/08/13/1841951/house-panel-oks-shi...

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives Committee on Transportation last week approved a bill that will provide for a single classification of all vessels plying inland waters and open seas, amid fears of creating a monopoly in the shipping industry.

Coastguard wants Tawi-Tawi motorboats registered
Teofilo Garcia, Jr August 11, 2018 http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1044548

ZAMBOANGA CITY--The Philippine Coastguard (PCG) is pushing for the registration of all types of watercraft in Tawi-Tawi as part of its anti-terror effort in the southern part of the country.