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 Oct. 01, 2020

Maritime News

7 hours ago

Ocean Freight Rates Expected to Increase in the Near Term

October 1 ------ Long-term ocean freight rates remain largely unchanged despite the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic, according ...

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USCG Cleans Up Wrecked and Sunken Vessels after Hurricane Sally

October 1 ------ When Hurricane Sally made landfall in Alabama as a Category 2 hurricane in mid-September, it caused widespread damage to...

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X-Press feeder ship fire put out, Indian Coast Guard says

October 1 ------ A fire that broke out onboard a Malta-flagged feeder vessel off the Indian coast earlier this week has been successfully...

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CMA CGM says all communications safe following cyber attack

October 1 ------ French liner major CMA CGM said that all communications to and from the group were secure following the cyber attack the...

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Older Cruise Ships Are Not Surviving the Covid-19 Cruise Suspension

September 30 ------ The pandemic is causing the cruise industry to accelerate the retirement of many older ships. Fred. Olsen Cruise Line...

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New Report Explores Causes and Prevention of Container Loss and Damage

September 30 ------ A new loss prevention report from The Swedish Club is again calling attention to the reasons behind the loss and dama...

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Prosecutors Drop Criminal Charges Against Crew of Bulker Vienna Wood

September 30 ------ Philippine prosecutors have dropped all criminal charges against the crew and the owner of the bulker Vienna Wood N, w...

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Carnival’s largest ever cruise ship starts sea trials

September 30 ------ Carnival Cruise Line’s LNG-powered XL-class newbuild Mardi Gras headed out to sea trials on Monday morning, Finland-b...