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Change of medicine chest A
In May 2015, the Danish Maritime Authority issued a newsletter about the problems acquiring 13.6 Aciclovir. Now, the Danish Health and Medicines Authority states that there are no longer any supply problems.
From 23 May 2016, 13.6 Aciclovir can be purchased and, consequently, Danish ships must again carry the eye ointment.
Source: Danish Maritime AuthorityPosted On:19-May-2016
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New lease of life for shipping agent
A 33-year-old shipping agent escaped the noose when a High Court here acquitted and discharged him of trafficking in 266.5gm of cannabis.
Judicial Commissioner Collin Lawrence Sequerah said the defence succeeded in raising reasonable doubt in the case of Mohd Nizam Abdul Kassim.
He and Md Dzoni Md Hanifah, also 33, were jointly charged with trafficking in 266.5gm of cannabis in a car in Anson Road at about 11.30am on Aug 6, 2013.
Md Dzoni was acquitted and discharged on Oct 28 last year without being called to enter his defence.
In the decision end of defence yesterday, Sequerah said the car was registered under the accused's deceased wife.
"Subaidah Kassim, who is the accused's former mother-in-law, testified that the car was kept in her possession after her daughter passed away.
"She also said the car was used by others on the day in question before the accused borrowed the vehicle later in the night.
"The drug was found in a blue bag at the footrest of the passenger seat.
"There were no fingerprints or forensic evidence to show that the accused had accessed the drugs," he said.
Counsel Hussaini Abdul Rashid represented Mohd Nizam while DPP Emma Syafawati Abdul Wahab prosecuted.
Source: The StarPosted On:19-May-2016
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Manpower Report shows growing opportunities to work at sea
The recently published BIMCO/ICS Manpower Report has given the maritime industry warning that the global shortage of deck and engineer officers is set to grow over the next decade, with research estimating the current shortfall in seafarer officer numbers as 16,500 rising to 92,000 by 2020.
In response, ICS Secretary General, Peter Hinchliffe commented: 'Without continuing efforts to promote careers at sea and improve levels of recruitment and retention, the report suggests it cannot be guaranteed that there will be an abundant supply of seafarers in the future.'
With this year's theme for Seafarers Awareness Week (20-26 June), being Maritime Jobs for Future Generations, there has never been a more timely campaign to promote UK maritime job opportunities, both at sea and ashore. Raising young children’s knowledge of the UK's ongoing 'island nation' dependence on seafarers, and showcasing careers to the next generation, the week combines activities across the UK, highlighting the industry and uniting the sector.
Nick Harvey, Campaigns Manager, Seafarers UK, organisers of the week, said: 'The report highlights the need to continually raise awareness of maritime jobs to ensure future seafarer supply. As part of the global maritime industry, the UK will not only benefit from the increasing number of future job opportunities for professionally-trained British seafarers, but by offering its range of world-class maritime training colleges to the wider global industry.'
Source: Seafarers UKPosted On:19-May-2016
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