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Docked cargo ship catches fire at Mersing jetty, one hurt
nelson benjamin and venesa devi 17 Jul 2018 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/07/17/docked-cargo-ship-catc...

MERSING: A cargo ship ferrying gas cylinders caught fire and sank during a fire early Tuesday (July 17) at the main jetty here.

One worker was injured when he suffered burns on his palms during the height of the 1am fire.

Through the eyes of the seafarer
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO July 16,2018 http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/184831/through-the-eyes-of-the-seafarer

Ship fire near Marina Barrage put out after 5 hours, no injuries reported
Toh Ting Wei 17 July 2018 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ship-fire-near-marina-barrage-put...

SINGAPORE - A fire on a ship on the waters off Marina Barrage was put out by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Monday afternoon (July 16), after five hours of firefighting operations.

Deadly container ship fires finally spurring carrier action
Peter Tirschwell | Jul 16, 2018 https://www.joc.com/regulation-policy/transportation-regulations/interna...

At least four trapped as cargo ship catches fire at Gadani shipbreaking yard
Mohammad Zafar July 16, 2018 https://tribune.com.pk/story/1759412/1-least-four-trapped-cargo-ship-cat...

The cargo ship caught fire at Gadani Shipbreaking Yard. PHOTO: EXPRESS

Powering ships with plastic in Amsterdam
09 Jul 2018 https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/powering-ships-plas...

In the Port of Amsterdam, a new factory is being built that could revolutionize the way we dispose of plastic waste. Utilizing groundbreaking technology, the facility will use previously unrecyclable plastic to create fuel for diesel powered cargo ships.

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.