Court of Appeals junks Sulpicio Lines appeal to restore license to ferry people

CA junks Sulpicio Lines appeal to restore license to ferry people
June 19, 2018 https://www.rappler.com/nation/205243-court-appeals-decision-sulpicio-li...

The Court of Appeals says the shipping company, who lost its license to transport passengers after the M/V Princess of the Stars tragedy, should have filed an appeal before the Office of the President before running to the appellate court

'NPA Infiltrated'? : 'Seaman's wife' alleged in KADAMAY activities

‘Kadamay in Pandi infiltrated by NPA’
DEMPSEY REYES June 17, 2018 http://www.manilatimes.net/kadamay-in-pandi-infiltrated-by-npa/409035/
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Turkish cargo ship sinks off Croatia, crew evacauted

Turkish cargo ship sinks off Croatia, crew evacauted
ZAGREB – AFP June 17 2018 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-cargo-ship-sinks-off-croatia-cr...

NTSB determines leaking fuel caused Caribbean Fantasy fire: The agency also cites 'poor safety culture' that led to the $20 million ferry casualty

NTSB determines leaking fuel caused Caribbean Fantasy fire: The agency also cites 'poor safety culture' that led to the $20 million ferry casualty
Jun 6, 2018 http://www.professionalmariner.com/Web-Bulletin-2018/NTSB-determines-lea...

The following is text of a news release from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB):

Digitalization expected to transform the global shipping industry

Digitalization expected to transform the global shipping industry
18/06/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/digitalization-expected-to-transfor...

The recently concluded Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Forum in Ningbo City saw shipping industry experts from around the world discuss new ways to boost the efficiency of sea-based trade. Many believe that the way forward is by relying on the Digital Silk Road.

ECDIS should be protected to avoid potential cyber breaches

ECDIS should be protected to avoid potential cyber breaches
11/06/18 https://safety4sea.com/ecdis-should-be-protected-to-avoid-potential-cybe...

ECDIS is possible to be hacked, causing confusion regarding the size and the location of vessels, in order to trigger other ships' collision alarms. This could possibly block the English Channel, even though such a consequence is high unlikely.

Leading maritime companies sign gender diversity pledge

Leading maritime companies sign gender diversity pledge
15/06/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/leading-maritime-companies-sign-gen...

Industry body Maritime UK says the Women in Maritime pledge and its Taskforce will address fairness, equality and inclusion in the sector

Leading members of industry body Maritime UK have signed a pledge aimed at supporting gender diversity and inclusion across the sector.

Analysis: Troubled waters: shipping feels the heat of geopolitical crises

Analysis: Troubled waters: shipping feels the heat of geopolitical crises
Eva Grey 14 June 2018 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

As an international sector, shipping is often vulnerable to volatile political and economic forces that can threaten vital access points, shift the volume and direction of trade flows, or send fuel prices surging.

Researchers Discover Critical Flaws in Aviation and Shipping Industry Systems

Researchers Discover Critical Flaws in Aviation and Shipping Industry Systems
Douglas Bonderud June 13, 2018 https://securityintelligence.com/news/researchers-discover-critical-flaw...

All 4 crewmembers rescued, dozens of containers retrieved from capsized cargo ship in Gulf of Thailand

All 4 crewmembers rescued, dozens of containers retrieved from capsized cargo ship in Gulf of Thailand
6/06/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/all-4-crewmembers-rescued-dozens-of...

Members of a marine task force rescued all four crewmembers of a capsized cargo ship and retrieved dozens of floating containers in the upper part of the Gulf of Thailand on Thursday, following Wednesday’s capsizing of the vessel.

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