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A ship we cannot afford to sink
March 31, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/a-ship-we-cannot-afford-to-sink/533329/

SEAFARING is a profession that continues to be a source of Filipino pride. This is because the Philippines is the world’s largest supplier of seafarers, and these members of industrious, talented and resilient Filipino crew run the ships that drive global trade and tourism.

Ship abandoned in port of Antwerp, captain missing, crew left with rotten food
Alan Hope 29 March 2019 http://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/14714/ship-abandoned-in-port-of-ant...

An Egyptian-registered ship flying the Panamanian flag is moored off the port of Antwerp, having been abandoned by its captain following a negative visit by shipping inspectors.

Seafarers not involved in piracy attacks — Union
29/03/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarers-not-involved-in-piracy-at...

The Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, NMNOWTSSA, has denied reports linking piracy attacks on the nation’s waterways to seafarers.

10th Maritime Employee Survey reveal decreasing confidence in shipping industry job security
27/03/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/10th-maritime-employee-survey-revea...

Shipping and Maritime Industry: How Secure are the Jobs?
Baibhav Mishra - March 27, 2019 https://seanews.co.uk/features/shipping-and-maritime-industry-how-secure...

Emerging Technology Trends in Shipping and Maritime Industry
Baibhav Mishra - March 29, 2019 https://seanews.co.uk/features/emerging-technology-trends-in-shipping-an...

‘MANNING INDUSTRY DYING’--PH seafarer deployment cut by more than 100,000
RAFFY AYENG March 30, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-seafarer-deployment-cut-by-more-than-1000...

EXCLUSIVE

THE DEPLOYMENT of Filipino seafarers dwindled by more than 100,000, according to preliminary data for the year 2018 obtained by The Manila Times.

STI ESG To Continue NAMEI’s Legacy Of Maritime Excellence
March 28, 2019 http://pageone.ph/sti-esg-to-continue-nameis-legacy-of-maritime-excellence/

For more than seventy years, the country’s aspiring seafarers found their dream school in NAMEI Polytechnic Institute (NAMEI), an institution offering programs in Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, and Naval Architecture.

AIMS PRESIDENT ARLENE ABUID PADERANGA:Bringing PH maritime heritage to the forefront
YASHIKA F. TORIB March 27, 2019 https://www.manilatimes.net/bringing-ph-maritime-heritage-to-the-forefro...

Shipping’s Latest Problem: Rising Insurance Costs
Jon Sindreu March 28, 2019

A recent string of fires on cargo vessels will push up premiums for the struggling industry

Cargo vessels have been hit by an expensive string of fires. The beleaguered shipping industry will now have to contend with higher insurance premiums.