The Philippines is emerging as a major hub of crew change for international sea vessels, according to the Bureau of Immigration as it processed and cleared last year more than 112,000 seafarers who joined or left their ships.
With COVID-19 testing improving and vaccine roll-out accelerating, there is much to feel hopeful about in 2021 for a maritime industry learning from its 2020 experiences, writes Paul Jennings, Chief Executive of North P&I Club.
Male seafarers can be the subject of sexual harassment while working on board the vessel entitling them to moral damages. Sexual harassment can happen to anyone and everyone.
COVID has stranded hundreds of thousands of seafarers globally on commercial vessels due to port restrictions, but pressure is growing on the industry to find a solution.
