Manila, Singapore seafarer safe corridor preparations progress

Manila, Singapore seafarer safe corridor preparations progress
Sam Chambers December 3, 2020 https://splash247.com/manila-singapore-seafarer-safe-corridor-preparatio...

Singaporean authorities have green lighted hotel conditions in Manila as seafarer safe corridor preparations between the Philippines and the key Southeast Asian shipping hub develop.

Cyprus Shipping Chamber Hails UN Seafarer Resolution

Cyprus Shipping Chamber Hails UN Seafarer Resolution
12-03-2020 https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/cyprus-shipping-chamber-hails-u...

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber welcomes with satisfaction the adoption of the Resolution entitled “International cooperation to address challenges faced by seafarers as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic to support global supply chains”, by the United Nations General Assembly, on 1 December 2020.

PH maritime education still faces deficiencies

PH maritime education still faces deficiencies
December 2, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/12/02/business/maritime-business/ph-mar...

Filipino seafarers are in danger of losing jobs, as the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) saw deficiencies in the country’s maritime education.

A world-class quarantine center for seafarers in Manila established

A world-class quarantine center for seafarers in Manila established
Zazithorn Ruengchinda • December 2, 2020 https://scandasia.com/a-world-class-quarantine-center-for-seafarers-in-m...

Will pandemic change the perception of seafarers?

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Adam Sharpe 02 Dec 2020 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1134947/From-the-N...

Shipping should emerge from the pandemic with a better understanding of seafarer needs

Support for seafarers for the holidays

Support for seafarers for the holidays
02/12/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/support-for-seafarers-for-the-holid...

A group of shipping and seafarer organisations have made a collection of flyers, pictures and posters for the coming holiday months. Employers of seafarers can use to flyers and posters to inform their crews of initiatives or helplines, that can inspire some festive mood or help alleviate sorrow or home sickness.

Myanmar: Sailors seek early COVID-19 vaccinations

Sailors seek early COVID-19 vaccinations
Tint Zaw Tun Dec 3 2020 https://www.mmtimes.com/news/sailors-seek-early-covid-19-vaccinations.html

Seafarers have asked State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to designate them as essential workers so they will have priority for the COVID-19 vaccine, said U Soe Min Aung, chair of the Myanmar Seamen’s Federation.

Seafarers' wellbeing in a 'COVID-Normal' world

Seafarers' wellbeing in a 'COVID-Normal' world
December 1 2020 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=445a8467-53b2-4c39-affa-c...

Feds: Cargo ship crew dumped trash, oily rags off N.C. coast

Feds: Cargo ship crew dumped trash, oily rags off N.C. coast
3 Dec 2020 https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/regional/article_4f0a1374-34d5-11eb-...

Singapore approves Manila crew-change hotels

Singapore approves Manila crew-change hotels
Declan Bush 02 Dec 2020 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1134952/Singapore-...

The International Maritime Employers’ Council hopes its hotel scheme will reassure governments such as Australia’s that its seafarers are virus-free, so they relax rules and allow more crew changes

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