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Mixed welcome awaits seafarers returning to hometowns in Mindanao
Leah D. Agonoy, Richel V. Umel -April 28, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1266178/mixed-welcome-awaits-seafarers-ret...

ILIGAN CITY—More than 50 seafarers are returning to their homes in different Mindanao areas to a mix of warm welcome and anxious acceptance by local leaders.

Seafarers are frontliners too
29/04/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarers-are-frontliners-too/

During these trying times under the movement control order (MCO) imposed to combat the Covid-19 threat, healthcare workers and those ensuring adherence to the MCO have been recognised as “frontliners” for the yeomen deeds they perform.

Seafarers and climate change – key issues highlighted during IMO virtual meeting
29/04/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/seafarers-and-climate-change-key-is...

DFA: PH drafting return of Filipino staff in virus-hit ship docked in Nagasaki
Christia Marie Ramos - April 28, 2020 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/187303/dfa-ph-drafting-return-of-filip...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said it is coordinating with Japanese authorities to map out arrangements for the repatriation of Filipino crew members aboard a virus-hit cruise ship docked in Nagasaki.

Repatriated seafarers arrive at Cebu port
Cathrine Gonzales - April 28, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1265808/repatriated-seafarers-arrive-at-ce...

MANILA, Philippines — The first batch of repatriated seafarers who are residents of Cebu and Bohol arrived at Pier 5 of Cebu port on Tuesday, according to the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).

ITF calls on governments to allow seafarers emergency medical treatment ashore
Marcus Hand | Apr 28, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/itf-calls-governments-allow...

The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) have called on governments to respect the rights of seafarers to emergency medical treatment ashore.

Cruise secrets: Cruise ship staff reveal their worst moments onboard liners
Millie Bull Apr 27, 2020 https://www.express.co.uk/travel/cruise/1274571/cruise-secrets-cruise-sh...

Lockdown could cause pubs to close ‘for good’ says expert

Nearly 150 crew members on Costa Atlantica cruise ship test positive for coronavirus
Nicquel Terry Ellis, Morgan Hines 27 April 2020 https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2020/04/27/coronavirus-cru...

More than 100 crew members on board the Italian-operated Costa Atlantica have tested positive for COVID-19.

Cargo ship sank in harbor, Vietnam
NIKOLAY TORKINApril 27, 2020 http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/04/27/cargo-ship-sank-in-harbor-vie...

DFA protests additional 14-day quarantine for seafarers
Rudy Santos - April 27, 2020 - https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/04/27/2010082/dfa-protests-addit...

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has protested the imposition of another 14-day quarantine for Filipino seafarers who have already finished quarantine for the coronavirus disease during their long sea voyage to Manila.