Shipping groups and seafarer unions are desperately trying to convince governments to allow crew the right to transit after work contracts expire. Most governments still haven’t listened. An estimated … [Read more...] about Seafarers still stranded at sea — and more test positive
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Salute !! Ex-seafarer raises over £3,000 for seafarers and their families affected by COVID-19 crisis
Meet John Diamante. John’s incredible feat, which he completed in Norman Park in Bromley, UK, took more than 12 hours and raised over £3,000, more than triple his original target. The funds raised … [Read more...] about Salute !! Ex-seafarer raises over £3,000 for seafarers and their families affected by COVID-19 crisis
All the COVID-19 information / precautions website links for seafarers
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease … [Read more...] about All the COVID-19 information / precautions website links for seafarers
Indian Govt. to chart out evacuation plan for stranded seafarers in international waters: Mandaviya
Source:PTI New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) The government will chart out a plan for evacuation of seafarers stuck on international waters amid COVID-19 pandemic, Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya said on … [Read more...] about Indian Govt. to chart out evacuation plan for stranded seafarers in international waters: Mandaviya