A news and information service for Filipino seafarers sponsored by the All Japan Seamen's Union, International Mariners Management Association of Japan and Philippine-Japan Manning Consultative Council, Inc.

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As of Sept. 17, 2021

Maritime News

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Iran's Maritime Trade Under Pressure Due to Aging Fleet

September 18 ------ Iran has admitted that U.S.-imposed sanctions have effectively blocked its effort to upgrade its maritime fleet,...

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BP, NYK Line to work together to decarbonize shipping, other sectors

September 18 ------ British oil and gas company BP and Japanese shipping major NYK Line have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)...

17 hours ago

Are the UK's Maritime Migrant "Pushback" Plans Legal?

September 17 ------ The UK Home Office has unveiled plans to use “turnback” tactics in the English Channel, with the border force...

17 hours ago

Africa's Maritime Cyber Security Progress After the Transnet Attack

September 17 ------ The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) brought cybersecurity professionals together in a webinar to discuss...

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VLCC's Chief Mate and Bosun Killed by Wave off Cape Horn

September 17 ------ The ship management division of Stena confirmed that two tanker crewmembers were killed by a large wave off Cape Horn...

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Evergreen orders 24 containerships

September 17 ------ Taiwanese container shipping company Evergreen Marine Corporation has decided to order 24 containerships in China....

2 days ago

Industry bodies want better standards for dangerous goods transport, storage

September 16 ------ The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) and the International Vessel Operators Dangerous...

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Søren Skou Calls on IMO to Set "End Date for Fossil-Fueled Shipping"

September 16 ------ Maersk CEO Søren Skou has thrown down the gauntlet on decarbonization, challenging IMO to set a timeline for phasing...