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Hopes fade for missing seafarers from Maersk Honam fire
08 March 2018 http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/middle-east-africa/hopes-fade-for-...

Hopes are fading for the four missing from the fire on Maersk Honam which has left one dead and two others in a critical condition.

Indian Captain, 18 Seafarers Held ‘Captive’ in Dubai, Seek Govt Help
Neelkamal, Alok Kumar March 8, 2018 https://www.news18.com/news/india/indian-captain-18-seafarers-held-capti...

The captain's wife said that the mother of one of the crew members died on Tuesday, but they chose not to inform him about the tragedy. Another crew member’s wedding was planned for March 4, which had to be cancelled.

Maersk Line confirms crew death from Honam fire
Grant Rowles March 8th, 2018 http://splash247.com/maersk-line-confirms-crew-death-honam-fire/

One of the 23 crew members evacuated from Maersk Honam, rocked by fire on Wednesday in the Arabian Sea, has been confirmed dead by Maersk Line.

The Thai national passed away after his health condition drastically deteriorated due to the injuries sustained in connection to the fire, the company said in a statement.

Shipping into a changing world
09/03/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/shipping-into-a-changing-world-2/

The International Shipping Industry still remains the only way to move the majority of minerals, energy products and manufactured goods between the nations of the world.

Indeed it is still estimated that shipping carries 90% of World Physical Trade.

Chinese shipping firms buy ships as market recovery fuels optimism
08/03/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/chinese-shipping-firms-buy-ships-as...

A recovery in the shipping market has buoyed optimism among Chinese shipping companies, with many once again buying new vessels to expand their fleets.

Connectivity Crucial to Singapore's Role as Maritime Hub
March 7, 2018 Joseph Fonseca

To continue growing the maritime cluster and capturing new opportunities, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will strengthen the connectivity and inter-linkages of Singapore’s maritime cluster, build a vibrant innovation ecosystem and develop a future-ready and skilled maritime workforce.

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8 March 2017

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GENERAL HAPPINESS
Though there was negativity about loneliness, disconnection and dissatisfaction, the Index responses brought glimpses of the potential
for seafaring to remain an incredible profession. Hopefully these reports can shed more light on what seafaring can be, as we lift it from what it has all too often become.

Shippers fear huge surge in costs if IMO rules box ships must slow down
Gavin van Marle 07/03/2018 https://theloadstar.co.uk/shippers-fear-huge-surge-costs-imo-rules-box-s...

IMO celebrates 70 years with help of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Rebecca Gibson March 7, 2018 http://www.cruiseandferry.net/articles/imo-celebrates-70-years-with-help...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II helped the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to mark its 70th anniversary at its headquarters in London, UK on 6 March 2018.

Women who answer the call of the sea
Katie Kowalski 7 March 2018 http://www.ptleader.com/news/women-who-answer-the-call-of-the-sea/articl...

When Caitlin Miller returned from her 58-day, 5-hour and 6-minute row across the Atlantic, she had a hard time adjusting to life on land.

“I really thought I would figure everything out when I was on the row,” she said. “I didn’t. I felt really lost and not sure where I wanted to end up.”