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DFA securing clearances, permits for disembarkation of Pinoys from Diamond Princess
MICHAELA DEL CALLAR 2020-02-23 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/news/726976/dfa-securing-cle...

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is coordinating with Japanese authorities regarding the repatriation of Filipinos onboard the COVID-19-hit MV Diamond Princess.

China to apply ship pollution prevention measures
21/02/20 https://safety4sea.com/china-to-apply-ship-pollution-prevention-measures/

DFA: 49 Filipinos aboard Diamond Princess test positive for COVID-19
Katrina Hallare-February 22, 2020 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/185539/dfa-49-filipinos-aboard-diamond...

MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipinos who have been infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship now quarantined at the Yokohama Port in Japan has reached 49, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday.

Abandoned seafarers: Hungry, penniless and far from home
Roz Tappenden 21 February 2020 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-51008251

Seyed Nasr Soltan is one of the crew members stranded on board the PSD2. Photo: Sailors' Society

Coronavirus Increases Demand for Eastern European Crew
02-20-2020 https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/coronavirus-increases-demand-fo...

As global restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak begin to impact the shipping industry, crewing specialist Danica reports an increase in enquiries from shipping companies seeking to employ Eastern European crew but says, as yet, salaries have not been affected by any shortages.

Coronavirus disease 2019 – IMO urges no unnecessary delays to ships
22/02/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/coronavirus-disease-2019-imo-urges-...

Following reports received regarding the impacts on the shipping industry of the sudden and rapid outbreak of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), IMO has issued a Circular Letter advising Member States and others on implementation and enforcement of relevant IMO Instruments.

No official report on closure of over 60 maritime schools: MARINA
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz February 21, 2020 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1094517

MANILA — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Friday said recent reports indicating the possible closure of two-thirds of the country’s maritime schools are not based on their official data.

Effects on Shipping from the Coronavirus Effect Far and Wide
22/02/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/effects-on-shipping-from-the-corona...

Coronavirus Disrupts Maritime Industry, Supply Chains
February 21st, 2020 https://www.globaltrademag.com/coronavirus-disrupts-maritime-industry-su...

With reports that the U.S. military is preparing for a global coronavirus pandemic, companies dependent on China-based production are highly vulnerable to the adverse impacts on the modes of the supply chain, namely in commercial aviation, maritime shipping and overland transport, according to an industry analysis.

Charities continue providing seafarer welfare amid coronavirus restrictions
Marcus Hand | Feb 18, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/uk-appoints-new-minister-ma...

Seafarer charities are continuing to provide welfare services despite restrictions on activities such as ship visits and shore leave being enforced in some countries in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).