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Seafarers Face a Tough Challenge amid COVID-19.
The worsening morale and mental health of hundreds of thousands of seafarers stranded aboard ships across the globe due to COVID-19- related lockdowns has been described as a "ticking time bomb". This might lead to dangerous consequences if not immediately addressed.
As per a report published by The Mission to Seafarers on July 29, uncertainty over when they can reunite with their families and the perpetual fear of getting infected has begun to exert a heavy toll on seafarers. Many fear that if infected, they will be unable to avail timely medical care due to restrictions on getting back on land.Posted On:8-Aug-2020
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Container ship disabled, towed to safety, Vietnam
Container ship PROMOTE suffered engine failure and was disabled on Aug 6 east of Cam Ranh, Vietnam, en route from Saigon to understood, northern Vietnamese port. Coast Guard responed and sent a tug, the ship was towed to safe anchorage in Phan Rang waters, south of Cam Ranh. As of Aug 7, the ship probably, already fixed problem and is under way. Her AIS is off for more than 24 hours.Posted On:8-Aug-2020
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Maritime firm launch ambitious plans for major upgrade of Victoria Harbour base.
A MARITIME firm has revealed plans for a major upgrade of its long-established base in Greenock.
Clyde Marine Services has lodged proposals for a development to transform its base at Victoria Harbour.
It s understood the project involves an investment of a substantial sum and the firm says it will help secure its future on the waterfront and local jobs.Posted On:8-Aug-2020
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Jamaica Takes Steps to Enable Crew Changes and Repatriations.
In order to enable crew changes, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has listed seafarers among the class of "essential workers" under its Disaster Risk Management Act and has put in place measures to speed up the transit of registered seafarers through its borders.
An estimated 600,000 seafarers are waiting for crew changes - 300,000 on vessels and 300,000 waiting to embark according to the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF). Many of those on board have been working for up to four months past their contracted dates while those waiting to embark are typically not receiving wages, leaving them facing financial ruin.Posted On:8-Aug-2020
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Seafarers face welfare crisis as Coronavirus compounds appalling conditions.
Outbreaks of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on cruise ships are currently disrupting holidaymakers’ plans across the world. But away from the headlines of the inconvenience to privileged travellers, a global human crisis is unfolding. Seafarers are suffering. And they are largely unnoticed.
Pretty much every country in the world depends on shipping. Globally over 1.6 million people work as seafarers. Ships transport around 90% of the world’s trade.Posted On:8-Aug-2020
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