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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.

Marina releases health protocols for repatriation and crew change amid pandemic
Lorenz S. Marasigan July 30, 2020 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/07/30/marina-releases-health-protocol...

The government has made the crew change and repatriation procedures for Filipino maritime workers easier, as the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) issued new guidelines and protocols for seafarers here and abroad.

Hong Kong Shippers and Dubai Speak Out on Crew Change Challenges
07-29-2020 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/hong-kong-shippers-and-dubai-...

Seafarers, ships sound sirens, seek solutions: Covid-19 threatens to sink global shipping business, workers
Jeremaiah m. Opiniano / OFW Journalism Consortium July 30, 2020 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/07/30/seafarers-ships-sound-sirens-se...

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA—Never had Jose Braganza enjoyed such a regal form of solitude within the 39-square meter “Princess Suite.”

Owners rebuke crewing agents and airlines as stranded seafarers rise
27 Jul 2020 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1133256/Owners-reb...

The unresolved crewing crisis has left 300,000 seafarers at sea and unable to be repatriated<.i>