ITF launches $1.2m fund to support seafarers impacted by coronavirus

ITF launches $1.2m fund to support seafarers impacted by coronavirus
Jason Jiang April 1st, 2020 https://splash247.com/itf-launches-1-2m-fund-to-support-seafarers-impact...

The ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) has launched a GBP1m ($1.24m) emergency fund to address the impact of the global pandemic on seafarers and their families.

Plea for ship suppliers to be recognised as essential workers

Plea for ship suppliers to be recognised as essential workers
30 March 2020 https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/plea-for-ship-suppliers...

Locsin appeals to hotels to accept arriving seafarers: 1,468 expected 31 March-1April; 244 Costa Luminosa seafarers repatriated

Locsin appeals to hotels to accept arriving seafarers
Roy Mabasa March 31, 2020 https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/03/31/locsin-appeals-to-hotels-to-accept-arr...

Singapore: Guidelines On The Medical Examination Of Seafarers And Seafarer’s Medical Certificate

Singapore: Guidelines On The Medical Examination Of Seafarers And Seafarer’s Medical Certificate
31/03/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/singapore-guidelines-on-the-medical...

This Shipping Circular supersedes MPA’s Shipping Circular no 13 of 2013.

Lockdowns and shipping strife snarl scrap exports

Lockdowns and shipping strife snarl scrap exports
Colin Staub March 31, 2020 https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/2020/03/31/lockdowns-and-shippi...

Overseas markets for recovered paper and plastic are experiencing disruption as countries enact widespread restrictions, close ports and see reduced demand alongside larger economic slowdown.

Shipping industry's worst nightmare: A corona Christmas

Shipping industry's worst nightmare: A corona Christmas
BUNPEI MATSUKAWA, April 01, 2020 https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Shipping-industry-s-wors...

Container carriers shudder at thought of consumers cooped up till year-end

Maritime clusters: the future of the marine industry?

Maritime clusters: the future of the marine industry?
01/04/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-clusters-the-future-of-the...

Maritime industry still important facet of national security

Maritime industry still important facet of national security
March 31, 2020 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2020/03/maritime-industry-still...

When you think of elements important to national security, the maritime industry might not pop up. But it actually contributes a lot. That’s according to a study by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. For more, senior fellow Bryan Clark joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Cruise Ship with Coronavirus Outbreak Sails to Uncertain Florida Welcome

Cruise Ship with Coronavirus Outbreak Sails to Uncertain Florida Welcome
Reuters March 31, 2020 https://gcaptain.com/cruise-ship-with-coronavirus-outbreak-sails-to-unce...

Seafarers on Maersk Ship Test Positive for COVID-19 in China; Maersk Suspends Crew Changes Until April 14

Seafarers on Maersk Ship Test Positive for COVID-19 in China
Mike Schuler March 30, 2020 https://gcaptain.com/seafarers-on-maersk-ship-test-positive-for-covid-19...

Several crew members on board a Maersk containership have tested positive for COVID-19 in China.

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