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UAE opens crew changes across all seven emirates
Sam Chambers August 3, 2020 https://splash247.com/uae-opens-crew-changes-across-all-seven-emirates/

The Federal Transport Authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday issued a circular opening crew changes to all ports across the nation’s seven emirates. Whereas previously crew change had been possible in Dubai, the new ruling opens up the movement of seafarers at other important hubs such as Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Khorfakkan.

'I think I will commit suicide': Cargo ship workers have been trapped at sea for months because of COVID-19, banned from ports, and predict 'anarchy' if things don't change
Mia Jankowicz Aug 2, 2020

80,000 Filipino seafarers stranded in ships with lapsed contracts
29/06/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/80000-filipino-seafarers-stranded-i...

36 crew members on Norwegian cruise ship test positive for COVID
Euronews with AFP • 01/08/2020 https://www.euronews.com/2020/08/01/33-crew-members-on-norwegian-cruise-...

At least 36 crew members on a Norwegian cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus, days after nearly 200 passengers disembarked.

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.