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Indonesian protectionist shipping bill critizised by organizations
Henrik Vinther • March 2, 2018 https://scandasia.com/indonesian-protectionist-shipping-bill-critizised-...

In a time of free trade talks with the EU, it is not suitable for Indonesia to impose protectionist laws upon their shipping industry.

Hong Kong Pacific Basin Shipping dismisses using scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 rule
02/03/2018 http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/hong-kong-pacific-basin-shipping-dis...

Top 12 Maritime Books Every Seafarer Must Have
Raunek | March 2, 2017

The maritime industry is constantly changing and so are the rules and regulations which govern it. These shipping rules and regulations are written and implemented in the form of codes and conventions by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Every seafarer working on ships are bound by these codes and conventions, which are constantly changing due to factors affecting maritime industry.

How to reduce shipping’s Black Carbon emissions
01/03/18 https://safety4sea.com/how-to-reduce-shippings-black-carbon-emissions/#u...

To address the impact of Black Carbon emissions from shipping on the Arctic, IMO has been developing a definition for black carbon, to find the best methodology for measuring black carbon, and identifying abatement options.

MOL announces massive restructuring
Sam Chambers February 28th, 2018 http://splash247.com/mol-announces-massive-restructuring/

Japan’s largest shipping line has announced a sweeping restructuring and a raft of senior management changes in its largest corporate shuffle this decade.

Malaysian maritime authorities lose seized oil tanker in Johor
28/02/2018 http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/malaysian-maritime-authorities-lose-...

An impounded oil tanker under guard by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) off Tanjung Piai here has vanished.

EU Urges IMO to Take Action for Emissions Reduction
27 Feb 2018 https://shipandbunker.com/news/world/656731-eu-urges-imo-to-take-action-...

The Council of the European Union stressed the need for "appropriate outreach activities" ahead of MEPC 72. File Image / Pixabay

The Council of the European Union (EU) Monday urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to take action to deliver emission reductions in line with the Paris Agreement.

3 Biggest Challenges Facing Teekay Corporation
February 28, 2018 https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/3-biggest-challenges-facing-teekay-c...

Things haven't been easy for the global shipping industry in recent years, although much of the blame lays with the industry itself.

One killed, one wounded in cargo ship explosion in Sinop in Turkey’s north
February 28 2018 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/one-killed-one-wounded-in-cargo-ship-ex...

One person was killed and another was wounded when a dry cargo ship exploded in the northern province of Sinop on Feb. 28, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.

The blast reportedly occurred due to trapped gas in the boiler room of the vessel, which was anchored 15 miles off Sinop.

Tanker master, operator convicted of dumping oil, garbage in Gulf
Feb 27, 2018 http://www.professionalmariner.com/Web-Bulletin-2018/Tanker-master-opera...

Edmon Fajardo is sentenced to six months in jail for his actions aboard Sea Faith

The following is a news release from the U.S. Justice Department: