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Brussels urged to show leniency towards seafarers in face of European travel ban
Sam Chambers March 18th, 2020 https://splash247.com/brussels-urged-to-show-leniency-towards-seafarers-...

The heads of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation have called for leniency from Brussels when it comes to Europe’s blanket travel ban in the wake of the spread of coronavirus.

Seafarer onboard Corona bulk carrier hit by Covid-19
Sam Chambers March 18th, 2020 https://splash247.com/seafarer-onboard-corona-bulk-carrier-hit-by-covid-19/

South Africa has quarantined its first cargo vessel, a dry bulk carrier with the unfortunate name of Corona, after one sailor contracted Covid-19 and another crewmember has gone into self-isolation.

New video highlights problem of unregistered crewing agencies in India
18/03/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/new-video-highlights-problem-of-unr...

The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has released a new video focusing on the risks posed to Indian seafarers who sign up to unlicensed crewing agencies.

Vessels transiting outside Luzon told to reduce capacity by half amid enhanced community quarantine
Betheena Kae Unite March 18, 2020, https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/03/18/vessels-transiting-outside-luzon-told-...

Vessels traveling outside Luzon must reduced their capacities by half in order to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Maritime Industry Authority said.

BIMCO producing posters for ships as coronavirus measures enforced
Malcolm Latarche · 18 March 2020 https://shipinsight.com/articles/bimco-producing-posters-for-ships-as-co...

New Marina chief Empedrad vows a corrupt-free agency
Genivi Factao March 18, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/03/18/business/maritime-business/new-ma...

Newly installed Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator VAdm Robert A. Empedrad on Monday assured all the stakeholders in the maritime industry that they would see reforms to eradicate corruption and ensure a vibrant seafaring industry.

Vessels allowed to unload cargo
March 17, 2020 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1848927

THE Cebu Ports Authority (CPA) is allowing cargo vessels to unload their cargo here despite the ban on boat passengers from the National Capital Region and other areas in the country to prevent the entry of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Seafarer’s psychological disorder as compensable work-related illness
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO - | March 17,2020 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/294661/seafarers-psychological-disord...

A seafarer’s psychological disorder or schizophrenia is considered as a compensable work-related illness triggered by the work environment on board the vessel.

New MARINA Chief Assures Protection Of Filipino Seafarers
PNA March 17, 2020 http://pageone.ph/new-marina-chief-assures-protection-of-filipino-seafar...

Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad on Monday officially assumed as administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), assuring the protection of Filipino seafarers’ “competitive advantage” as the primary choice in the seafaring industry.

13 Filipino crew members of US cruise ship positive for COVID-19
Dona Z. Pazzibugan - March 16, 2020 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/186132/13-filipino-crew-members-of-us-...

MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen of the 538 Filipinos onboard the MV Grand Princess cruise ship in California have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed this after most of the ship’s 3,500 passengers and crew disembarked on Sunday.