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Crew change crisis could drive skilled seafarers from the profession
25 September 2020 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/crew-change-crisis-coul...

The crew change crisis could lead to skilled seafarers leaving shipping for other careers due to the ill treatment they have suffered, a leading supply chain expert has warned.

Over 195,000 overseas Filipinos brought home amid pandemic — DFA
Neil Arwin Mercado -September 27, 2020 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/191217/over-195000-overseas-filipinos-...

MANILA, Philippines — More than 195,000 Filipinos abroad have been repatriated back to the Philippines amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Sunday.

Seafarers’ music in the time of pandemic
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO | September 23,2020 -https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/341447/seafarers-music-in-the-time-of...

Despite the pandemic, music plays a special role on Filipino seafarers’ life, whether at sea or on land.

It is an understatement to say that karaoke is a central part of pop culture of Filipinos, including seafarers whether on board or in between contracts.

In honor of Filipino seafarers
Sep 27 2020 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/multimedia/photo/09/27/20/in-honor-of-fili...

Capitol to issue guidelines on return of seafarers to support crew change hub in Cebu
Rosalie O. Abatayo | September 27,2020 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/342281/capitol-to-issue-guidelines-on...

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The provincial government will be laying down guidelines for the return of seafarers in support of the planned activation of a crew change hub at the ports of Cebu.

Arrested ship crew deny ‘bunkering’, other marine charges in PNG court
Miriam Zarriga September 27, 2020 https://asiapacificreport.nz/2020/09/27/arrested-ship-crew-deny-bunkerin...

Virus cases grow on cargo ship moored off Western Australia
Sarah Swain Sep 26, 2020 https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-wa-cargo-ship-patricia-old...

Seven new cases of coronavirus have been reported on a bulk-carrier off Port Hedland in Western Australia, the day after a dozen crew members were moved into quarantine in the state.

Covid outbreak at Qingdao port spooks authorities
Sam Chambers September 25, 2020 https://news.google.com/search?q=shipping%20industry&hl=en-PH&gl=PH&ceid...

Qingdao, the port China has chosen to pilot the easing of crew change regulations, is at the centre of a worrying Covid-19 outbreak.

Transport chief highlights Filipino seafarers' contribution to global maritime industry
Sep 25 2020 https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/09/25/20/transport-chief-highlights-fi...

MANILA - Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said Friday the Philippines is committed to become an "effective" partner and a "maritime nation," amplifying the crucial role Filipino seafarers play in the industry especially in times of crisis.

Shipping industry needs governments help to resolve crew change crisis: ICS
Marcus Hand | Sep 25, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/shipping-industry-needs-gov...

With the crew change crisis now affecting an estimated 800,000 seafarers the International Chamber Shipping warned a UN event a failure to resolve the situation could lead to a global trade logjam.