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Why more needs to be done to protect seafarers during Covid-19
Ilaria Grasso Macola 24 June 2020 https://www.ship-technology.com/features/why-more-needs-to-be-done-to-pr...

Report: Maritime Cyberattacks Have Quadrupled Since February
06-23-2020 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/report-maritime-cyberattacks-...

The British Ports Association and the UK-based risk management firm Astaara have released a new study on the wave of cyberattacks seen by maritime stakeholders over the past four months.

Filipino lines and yards seek $200m stimulus package
Sam Chambers June 24, 2020 https://splash247.com/filipino-lines-and-yards-seek-200m-stimulus-package/

Filipino shipping lines and shipbuilders have asked the state for a massive PHP10bn ($200m) in stimulus aid.

Ship barred from docking in Dumaguete after some crewmen found with coronavirus antibodies
Raffy Cabristante - June 23, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1296302/ship-barred-from-docking-in-dumagu...

DUMAGUETE CITY—Authorities here on Monday (June 22) barred a vessel from docking at the city port after some of its crew members tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.

First humanitarian crew repatriation at the Panama Canal during Covid-19 pandemic
Michele Labrut | Jun 24, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ship-operations/first-humanitarian-cre...

Pope Francis to seafarers: You are not alone
Carlos C. Salinas June 24, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/06/24/business/maritime-business/pope-f...

In a video message, Pope Francis recently expressed his gratitude to seafarers and fisherfolk for their help in feeding humanity despite the risks involved.

Flag Registry, NGO Work Together to Aid Stranded Seafarers
06-23-2020 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/flag-registry-ngo-work-togeth...

The seafarers' charity Human Rights at Sea announced Monday that it is working with Dominica's flag registry to repatriate 22 Indian seafarers aboard the tanker Gulf Sky (ex name Nautic). The vessel is anchored off Port Khor Fakkan in the UAE, and the master has reported that the crew has not been paid in months.

Thousands of seafarers are stranded as coronavirus shuts down borders — that could hurt trade
Huileng Tan Jun 24 2020 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/24/thousands-of-seafarers-are-stranded-at-s...

Close to one third of Maersk's seafarers have exceeded their contracts
TRINE VESTERGAARD 22.06.20

Upwards of 35 percent of the seafarers currently deployed on Maersk's ships have been at sea for longer than required by their contracts, the shipping line tells CNN. This is because of the coronavirus crisis, which has made it difficult to change crews around the world.

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Repatriation rights of seafarers
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO |June 23,2020 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/320711/repatriation-rights-of-seafarers

Let the seafarers come home!

Seafarers may exercise the right to stop working and leave ships in order to return home is the recent strong message of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in relation to the seafarers’ repatriation issues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.