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Seafarers express their views in latest Splash TV installment
July 30, 2020 https://splash247.com/seafarers-express-their-views-in-latest-splash-tv-...

Mitsui E&S and Tsuneishi to join forces
Sam Chambers July 31, 2020 https://splash247.com/mitsui-es-and-tsuneishi-to-join-forces/

Dutch cargo ship fire, Izmir
STEPAN KOTCHERGA August 2, 2020 https://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/08/02/dutch-cargo-ship-fire-izmir/

New procedures for seafarers, repatriates amid Covid-19: MARINA
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz July 29, 2020 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1110525

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Wednesday issued new procedures, health, and safety protocols for the repatriation of seafarers and crew changes in domestic and international ports in the country in light of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

Australia bans Chinese dry bulker over underpaid crew
Cichen Shen 30 Jul 2020 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1133295/Australia-...

Seafarers on Liberia-flagged TW Hamburg were underpaid and suffered poor food provision, according to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Meanwhile, the shipmanager told Lloyd’s List the complaints were filed by 10 Burmese crew who had been on strike on board since March

Chinese sand dredger sinks killing 4, choppers cross Taiwan Strait's median line
Keoni Everington 2020/07/28 https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3975378

China asks Taiwan's Coast Guard for help after dredger ship sinks off coast of Penghu

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Chinese sand dredging ship on Sunday (July 26) sank in waters off Taiwan's Penghu Islands, killing four, and Chinese helicopters crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait during search and rescue efforts.

Seafarers survey highlights growing mental health crisis at sea
Sam Chambers July 30, 2020 https://splash247.com/seafarers-survey-highlights-growing-mental-health-...

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index, published yesterday by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the welfare of international seafarers and their families.

The report makes it clear that the seafarer community is in the midst of a mental health crisis.

Shipowning: A sunny place for shady people
Sam Chambers July 31, 2020 https://splash247.com/shipowning-a-sunny-place-for-shady-people/

Hong Kong crew change suspension dismays unions
Vincent Wee 30 Jul 2020

An open letter to key government officials expressed unions’ disappointment with decision to suspend crew changes in the territory and urged a quick resumption of the service once the coronavirus outbreak in the city eases. The unions also spoke out against what they called a media smear campaign blaming crew change as a source of the third wave of outbreaks

Australia Bans Another Ship Over Wages Owed to Crew
Mike Schuler July 29, 2020 https://gcaptain.com/australia-bans-another-ship-over-wages-owed-to-crew/

For the second time in less than a week, Australian maritime officials have banned a foreign-flagged bulk carrier from its ports over underpaid wages to crew.