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Pandemic halted sea cruises, but many still working in maritime industry facing challenges
John Burger | Jul 11, 2020 https://aleteia.org/2020/07/11/pandemic-halted-sea-cruises-but-many-stil...

Seafarer in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19
Brian Reyes 9th July 2020 https://www.chronicle.gi/seafarer-in-isolation-after-testing-positive-fo...

A seafarer who flew to Gibraltar to join a ship has been isolated at the Retreat Centre in Gibraltar after testing positive for Covid-19.

The seafarer was tested on arrival as a matter of routine, in line with public health protocols applicable to the maritime sector.

Indonesian crew member found dead on board Chinese fishing vessel
The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network / July 09, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1304393/indonesian-crew-member-found-dead-...

JAKARTA — Indonesian authorities captured two Chinese fishing vessels off the coast of Riau Islands on Wednesday, following a report of the death of an Indonesian crew member aboard one of the ships.

Maritime industry calls for EU political leadership on seafarers
09/07/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-industry-calls-for-eu-poli...

Crew welfare crisis: Less than a third of seafarers repatriated
Michelle Wiese Bockmann 07 Jul 2020 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1132967/Crew-welfa...

The UK government is hosting an international summit on July 9 to tackle what is emerging as the biggest ever threat to crew welfare

Seafarer suicide statistics spotlighted as coronavirus curtails crew changes
Baibhav Mishra - July 6, 2020 https://seanews.co.uk/shipping/maritime-shipping/seafarer-suicide-statis...

Recent reports of seafarers stranded on cruise ships taking their own lives have highlighted the dearth of reliable information about suicides at sea.

Maritime industry urges EU leadership: Facilitate repatriation, crew changes, shore leave and medical attention for seafarers!
08/07/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-industry-urges-eu-leadersh...

Marina orders compliance of seafarer’s ‘green lane’
Genivi Factao July 8, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/07/08/business/maritime-business/marina...

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has directed all manning agencies to comply with the “green lane” protocols that would facilitate the efficient and speedy travel of seafarers, who perform an important role in the global supply chain.

IMO endorses guidance on ensuring seafarers’ access to medical care onshore
07/07/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/imo-endorses-guidance-on-ensuring-s...

A significant step has been made to protect seafarers’ health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim’s endorsement of a series of recommendations designed to ensure seafarers can access medical care ashore quickly and safely.

Q&A: the impact of Covid-19 on piracy in East Africa
Ilaria Grasso Macola 7 JULY 2020

Countries around the world are still experiencing the economic consequences of the current coronavirus pandemic. Some states are more likely to also experience a resurface of piracy in their waters. We spoke to maritime risk prevention company ARX Mouldings about its latest report on coronavirus and piracy in East Africa.