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The Pandemic is a Top Maritime Industry Issue — But It’s Not the Only One
Marcus Baker October 12, 2020 https://www.brinknews.com/coronavirus-pandemic-becomes-a-top-maritime-in...

Philippines to investigate coronavirus outbreaks among seafarers
18 Oct 2020 https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/10/18/philippin...

RI's maritime tourism shows hope despite pandemic
October 19 2020 https://www.thejakartapost.com/paper/2020/10/18/ris-maritime-tourism-sho...

The pristine, turquoise seas between the islands of the Indonesian archipelago continue to entice tourists despite the ongoing pandemic.

Cargo vessel runs aground in Bohol
LEO UDTOHAN October 14, 2020 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/759909/cargo-vessel-runs-ag...

TAGBILARAN CITY - A cargo vessel ran aground in the waters off Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary in Barangay Ubujan in this city on Tuesday night.

Banks will shun shipping post-Covid
Dagfinn Lunde October 16, 2020 https://splash247.com/banks-will-shun-shipping-post-covid/

For all the talk that shipping will escape 2020 as one of very few industries to have had an improved year financially, do not expect banks to fall back in love with our industry any time soon – they’re scarred from previous exposure to shipping and have far greater debt concerns to worry about.

Chinese crew wages leap during Covid
Jason Jiang October 19, 2020 https://splash247.com/chinese-crew-wages-leap-during-covid/

Chinese crew during Covid-19 have seen their wages leap, surpassing the monthly pay of key rival seafarer nations such as the Philippines, India and across eastern Europe.

Cebu Port Authority activates crew change hub for seafarers
Minerva Newman October 16, 2020, https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/16/cebu-port-authority-activates-crew-change-h...

Philippines, to avoid ban on seafarers, probes Covid-19 outbreaks in ships
Oct 16, 2020, https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/philippines-to-avoid-ban-on-se...

The investigation comes after infections were recorded among crew of Australia-bound bulk carriers Vega Dream and the Patricia Oldendorff

Unwell crew member on ship off Geraldton sparks COVID-19 response
Heather McNeill October 16, 2020 https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/unwell-crew-member-...

Health authorities will test a crew member on board a bulk carrier at Geraldton Port on Saturday morning after learning the person recently displayed cold and flu-like symptoms.

'Fire! Fire! Fire!': A ship captain faces prosecution after a slaughter at sea
Ian Urbina, October 16, 2020 https://news.yahoo.com/fire-fire-fire-a-ship-captain-faces-prosecution-a...