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New transformation roadmap, tech to propel Singapore’s maritime industry
08/03/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/new-transformation-roadmap-tech-to-...

A new Maritime Transformation Programme (MTP) and the setting up of a data hub, as well as an injection of S$100 million in the Maritime Cluster Funds are among initiatives to position Singapore’s maritime industry for the next phase of growth.

Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative sets sail in search of 'new normal' for shipping sector
James Murray 07 March 2018 https://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/3027925/ship-recycling-transparenc...

Major operators back industry initiative designed to crack down on 'sub-standard practices' that present environmental risks

New Building with Seafarer’s accommodation Delivered, Opening Ceremony held in The Philippines
06/03/2018 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/new-building-with-seafarers-accommo...

PH’s shipbuilding industry to highlight Asia forum
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat March 5, 2018 https://business.mb.com.ph/2018/03/05/phs-shipbuilding-industry-to-highl...

As the world’s fourth largest shipbuilding country, the Philippines will take center stage at the forthcoming gathering of maritime industry players in Singapore.

New Inmarsat service set for GMDSS approval
http://www.marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=28528:new-...

MARCH 6, 2018 — Fleet Safety from Inmarsat, a new service incorporating FleetBroadband and a Maritime Safety Terminal (MST) is on track for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) recognition at the May 2018 meeting of IMO's Maritime Safety Committee.

Digital game changer for maritime industry: Five industry experts share their views on what maritime sector players need to do to navigate the new digital seascape
Mar 07, 2018 http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/hub/asia-pacific-maritime-2018/digital-g...

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Whitepaper Provides Overview of Big Data in Maritime Sector: Outlines Potential for Increasing Operational Efficiency Across the Shipping Industry
March 6th, 2018 | http://www.globaltrademag.com/global-logistics/whitepaper-provides-overv...

West African pirates taking hostages for ransom as oil prices tank
Andrew Thompson 19 Feb 2018 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-20/struggling-west-african-pirates-ta...

Chirag Bari's merchant ship MT Marida Marguerite was nearing the Gulf of Aden when the vessel was boarded by Somali pirates.

"I approached the bridge; I heard noises coming from inside the bridge," he said.

"Then I saw the pirates.

Life of abandoned crew off Tunisia compared to a sinking prison
Sam Chambers March 5th, 2018 http://splash247.com/life-abandoned-crew-off-tunisia-compared-sinking-pr...

Goa seamen seek probe against NUSI for embezzlement of funds
06 Mar 2018 https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa-News/Goa-seamen-seek-probe-against-NUSI-for...

Point out that no account given of $ 8 deductions of around 50,000 seamen; The association also seeks withdrawal of the rule making SSCE certificate compulsory for Indian CDC