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Pirates Attack Greek Cargo Ship Near Persian Gulf (photos)
Tasos Kokkinidis -Jul 5, 2018 http://world.greekreporter.com/2018/07/05/pirates-attack-greek-cargo-shi...

A Greek cargo ship was attacked by armed pirates as she was sailing in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week.

“Chios Freedom” was attacked by at least 12 gunmen aboard three speedboats off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

Camel rescued in Kuwait after falling from cargo ship
5 July 2018 https://www.arabianindustry.com/supply-chain/news/2018/jul/5/pic-camel-r...

A camel that fell from a livestock carrier into the sea near Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait has been rescued from drowning, reports Al-Rai daily.

A spokesperson of Kuwait Ports Authority Dr Yahya Abdal explained that the camel had arrived via ship from Doha along with 24 other crossbred camels.

Local shipping firms scuttle seamen’s wage increase
Bayo Akomolafe July 5, 2018 https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/07/local-shipping-firms-scuttle-seam...

Procedure that would enhance salaries of the Nigerian seafarers has been tactically stalled by the indigenous shipping companies.

LPG tanker collided with cargo ship in Marmara sea
STEPAN KOTCHERGA July 5, 2018

Press Release: Partnership launched to tackle slavery at sea
3 July 2018

Seafarers’ charity Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) has joined forces with the Santa Marta Group to tackle the issue of slavery at sea.

The organisations are organising a series of workshops aimed at educating and informing AoS chaplains, volunteers, port officials and police about slavery at sea and what can be done to protect and support seafarers and fishermen.

Visa cost payment as illegal recruitment
DENNIS R. GORECHO June 28, 2018 https://www.panaynews.net/visa-cost-payment-as-illegal-recruitment/

SEAFARERS are not required to pay for the expenses incurred in the visa processing as part of deployment fees. Otherwise, the company may be liable for illegal recruitment per Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) rules.

Widow of longshoreman killed by snapped ship line files wrongful death suit
Alex Bruell 4 July 2018 https://tdn.com/news/local/widow-of-longshoreman-killed-by-snapped-ship-...

The widow of a 34-year-old longshoreman who died when a mooring line snapped and struck him at the Port of Longview last week has filed a $16 million wrongful death lawsuit against the cargo ship’s corporate owner and managing company.

Korea Ocean Business Corporation to be launched on July 5
04/07/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/korea-ocean-business-corporation-to...

Korea Ocean Business Corporation will be launched on July 5 to support Korea’s ailing shipping industry. It is established to follow through on President Moon Jae-in’s campaign pledge to revitalize the shipping industry, which was on the verge of breakdown following the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping.

DMCA’s Maritime Advisory Council meets to promote maritime sector growth via innovation and enhanced competitiveness
02/07/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dmcas-maritime-advisory-council-mee...

U.S. Maritime Sector Among the Jones Act’s Biggest Victims
Colin Grabow June 28, 2018 https://www.cato.org/blog/us-maritime-sector-among-jones-acts-biggest-vi...