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New regulations send shipping sector hunting for low-carbon solutions
Smita Tiwary 31 May 2018 http://www.eco-business.com/news/new-regulations-send-shipping-sector-hu...

Eximbank to Prop up Shipping Industry
30/05/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/eximbank-to-prop-up-shipping-industry/

UK Chamber launches guidelines for seafarer mental welfare policy
29/05/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/uk-chamber-launches-guidelines-for-...

Mental illness is estimated to cost UK businesses £30 billion every year through lost production, recruitment and absence.

One in six adults will be experiencing a mental health problem at any one time, according to the Office of National Statistics.

Greek ferries change itineraries due to Seamen Federation’s strike on May 30
29.05.2018 http://www.tornosnews.gr/en/transport/ferries/31448-Greek-ferries-change...

Blue Star and ANEK LINES inform passengers that due to the Panhellenic Seamen Federation strike on Wednesday 30/05/18, the itineraries of our vessels will change as follows:

F/B BLUE STAR DELOS

North Korea Skirts Sanctions With Ship Transfers Over Wider Area
Alastair Gale May 29, 2018 https://www.wsj.com/articles/north-korea-skirts-sanctions-with-ship-tran...

Tugs rescue ferry and two cargo ships
Martyn Wingrove 29 May 2018 http://www.tugtechnologyandbusiness.com/news/view,tugs-rescue-ferry-and-...

Tugs have rescued two merchant ships and a ferry full of passengers in the Atlantic over the final weekend of May.

Of these three towage operations, the most important in terms of people rescued was assistance to a ferry stranded off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, in northeast US.

Fire on cargo ship at Portland Port
29th May 2018 https://www.wessexfm.com/news/dorset-news/2591744/fire-on-cargo-ship-at-...

There's been a fire on a vessel at berth in Portland Port.

Five fire engines were called to the scene just before 10pm yesterday where the blaze was found in one of their cargo holds.

It was put out quickly and one person was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

Panama to Investigate ACP’s Treatment of Tug Captains
May 11, 2018 https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/252575/panama-to-investigate-acps...

A Panamanian government agency is to launch an inquiry into the Panama Canal Authority’s treatment of tugboat captains, the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) said.

New rules will stop the travesty of ship owners abandoning their crews
Peter Hellyer May 28, 2018 https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/new-rules-will-stop-the-trave...

Boat Drones Propel One of China's Hottest Startups: Oceanalpha wants to build the world’s first autonomous cargo ship.
Blake Schmidt May 29, 2018 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-28/boat-drones-propel-on...