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Seafarer E-money Platform MarCoPay Accredited by Central Bank
24/12/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarer-e-money-platform-marcopay-...

Merchant navy scam:Ship owner charged with fraudulently claiming Swiss state funds
December 16, 2019 https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/merchant-navy-scam_ship-owner-charged-with-...

Abducted Swire Pacific OSV crew released
Jason Jiang December 25th, 2019 https://splash247.com/abducted-swire-pacific-osv-crew-released/

Singapore offshore vessel operator Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) has confirmed the release of all the seven crew members of the Pacific Warden abducted offshore the coast of Equatorial Guinea on 20 November, after 31 days in captivity.

Ship captain jailed 5.5 years for role in largest gas oil theft from Shell’s Pulau Bukom refinery
LOUISA TANG: 19 Dec 2019 https://royaldutchshellplc.com/2019/12/19/today-ship-captain-jailed-5-5-...

SINGAPORE — A ship captain who profited from receiving about US$5.7 million (S$7.7 million) worth of stolen marine gas oil was sentenced to five-and-a-half years’ jail on Thursday (Dec 19).

Bulk carrier Captain knifed by crew, died
STEPAN KOTCHERGA December 21, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/12/21/bulk-carrier-captain-knifed-by-c...

The epitome of seafaring dignity and nobility
Yashika F. Torib December 25, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/12/25/business/maritime-business/the-ep...

2 piracy attempts in Singapore Strait on Dec. 23; 5 attacks in just 4 days
December 24, 2019 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1205390/2-piracy-attempts-in-singapore-str...

SINGAPORE — Under the cover of darkness, pirates attacked two vessels separately in the Singapore Strait on Monday (Dec. 23), bringing the total number of such incidents to five in just four days.

21,000 travellers stranded in various ports on Christmas Eve
Daphne Galvez -December 24, 2019

MANILA, Philippines — About 21,000 passengers were stranded in various ports across the country due to the inclement weather brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Ursula.

Marina creates new system for e-certification
Emmie V. Abadilla December 23, 2019 https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/12/23/marina-creates-new-system-for-e-ce...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has developed a new e-Certification System to hasten the processing and issuance of certificates, enabling the agency to deliver them online so seafarers need not endure long queues or deal with fixers.

Delisting as penalty in seafarer’s dismissal cases
ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO - December 24,2019 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/276862/delisting-as-penalty-in-seafar...

The maximum penalty of disqualification from maritime employment or delisting from the registry of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) may be imposed upon an erring seafarer depending on the gravity of the offense committed.