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Gov’t action needed for OFWs stuck in ‘filthy’ quarantine hotels
Christia Marie Ramos - April 17, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1260295/govt-action-called-for-ofws-stuck-...

MANILA, Philippines — The government should act swiftly on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reportedly being held under quarantine in “undignified conditions,” Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Friday.

Shipping time bomb ticks as thousands of Filipino sailors get stuck
Genshen L. Espedido April 17, 2020 https://www.bworldonline.com/shipping-time-bomb-ticks-as-thousands-of-fi...

Airlines, shippers warn of trade delays if seamen can’t travel
Arjay L. Balinbin April 16, 2020 https://www.bworldonline.com/airlines-shippers-warn-of-trade-delays-if-s...

THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said governments should facilitate the movement of international transport personnel who have been affected by travel restrictions due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

19 Filipino crew members of ship in Brazil test positive
April 15, 2020 https://usa.inquirer.net/54122/19-filipino-crew-members-of-ship-in-brazi...

Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) on Saturday, April 11, proceeded with the disembarkation of all but 19 of 246 Filipino crew members of the Costa Fascinosa cruise ship in the port of Santos.

Leaked memo reveals cruise industry giant MSC will not be paying some crew members stuck onboard its ships
Áine Cain Apr 14, 2020 https://www.businessinsider.com/msc-cruises-crew-members-stuck-onboard-s...

Some MSC Cruises crew members are now stuck aboard their ships, still awaiting to be repatriated to their home countries. And while they wait, they will not be accruing any pay.

COVID-19: Top 5 Financial reporting considerations for the Shipping Industry
Santos Equitz 17/04/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/covid-19-top-5-financial-reporting-...

An industry that deserves to die
Ben Kritz April 16, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/04/16/business/columnists-business/an-i...

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COVID-19 – Maritime sector shows resilience
16/04/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/covid-19-maritime-sector-shows-resi...

Over 106,000 people have lost their lives as reported on the WHO COVID-19 dashboard due to the pandemic.

In these challenging times, the Maritime sector under the guidance of the IMO, ILO and other industry bodies have issued guidance to ensure that the world-trade continues while ensuring safety for the seafarer, ship and the environment.

Protectionism is alive and well in the maritime industry
Edwin Lampert 13 Apr 2020 https://www.rivieramm.com/opinion/protectionism-is-alive-and-well-in-the...

We talk about freedom of the seas – however, there can be no doubt that protectionism, in varying forms, has its hold on the maritime industry.