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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).

5,000-ton container vessel drops anchor at marine protected area in Talisay
Minerva Newman February 19, 2020 https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/02/19/5000-ton-container-vessel-drops-anchor...

Chinese cargo ship sank off Shanghai, 3 dead, 3 missing
Mikhail Voytenko February 19, 2020 http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/02/19/chinese-cargo-ship-sank-off-s...

Ship captain arrested in probe of arms trafficking to Libya
FRANCES D'EMILIO 20 Feb 2020 https://apnews.com/657d7288baf262d3f036473c980bfdfb

ROME (AP) — The captain of a Lebanese-flagged cargo ship was arrested Wednesday in northern Italy for investigation of suspected arms trafficking between Turkey and Libya, an Italian prosecutor said.

Filipino seafarer from infected ship recovers from COVID-19
Gaea Katreena Cabico - February 19, 2020 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/02/19/1994442/filipino-seafarer-...

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino seafarer who had contracted the coronavirus disease aboard a cruise ship docked off Japan has recovered, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.