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Hapag-Lloyd’s mega container ship collided with 3 Santos ferries
Mikhail Voytenko May 7, 2018 https://maritimebulletin.net/2018/05/07/hapag-lloyds-mega-container-ship...

Guatemala, US Coast Guard intercept 3 tons of cocaine on cargo ship
ASSOCIATED PRESS May 8, 2018

GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemalan authorities say they have intercepted the largest cocaine shipment in the country's history on a cargo ship in international waters off the Pacific coast, in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard.

An army statement says the cocaine was hidden in false-bottomed compartments on the Tanzania-flagged ship. So far authorities have compiled 3 tons of drugs, but the inspection continues and that figure could rise.

Analysis: Global shipping industry braces for new sanctions on Iran

Singapore (Platts)--9 May 2018 The US decision to reinstate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, may result in more trade, to and from the Persian Gulf country, on ships controlled by European companies, but credit finance related hassles cannot be ruled out, market participants Wednesday said.

Related feature -- Iran Sanctions: Global Energy Implications

Blockshipping: The Future of Shipping Industry
MAY 7, 2018 |

The container-shipping sector is estimated to account for 60 percent of all global seaborne trade. However, this huge industry has faced numerous challenges over the years. For instance, issues of low freight rates, overcapacity, security issues, and growing environmental regulation.

The Blockshipping Solution

Greek Ship Owner Eletson Corporation Teams Up With Brightwell on Cashless Payments to Crew
08/05/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/greek-ship-owner-eletson-corporatio...

NMP stays with DoLE
May 8, 2018 http://www.manilatimes.net/nmp-stays-with-dole/397446/

Despite earlier pronouncement by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) will stay as attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE).

PH and the chemical shipping industry
May 8, 2018 http://www.manilatimes.net/ph-and-the-chemical-shipping-industry/397447/

New Ocean Affairs Council tasked with promoting maritime industry
Yeh Su-ping, Chen Chi-fong and Kuan-lin Liu 2018/04/28 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201804280011.aspx

Kaohsiung, April 28 (CNA) Taiwan inaugurated a new central government agency, the Ocean Affairs Council (OAC), on Saturday, with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) outlining its three main responsibilities as protecting the marine environment, promoting the maritime industry and strengthening ocean research.

Manpower shortage in Hong Kong shipping industry highlighted
07 May 2018 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/asia/manpower-shortage-in-hong-kon...

The issue of manpower shortage in the Hong Kong maritime industry was highlighted by director of marine Maisie Cheng at the Hong Kong Marine Department and Hong Kong Shipowners Association Joint Luncheon and Awards Ceremony.

China ship underlying cause of Sanchi tanker incident
5 May 2018 https://en.mehrnews.com/news/133790/China-ship-underlying-cause-of-Sanch...

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The Chinese freighter CF Crystal crew’s error and carelessness and redirecting it towards the Iranian oil tanker have been announced the main cause of Sanchi oil tanker incident.