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441 Pinoy crew of Japan cruise ship get cash, transport aid
Ferdinand Patinio March 13, 2020 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1096534

MANILA – The 441 crew members of the MV Diamond Princess cruise ship have been provided cash and transportation assistance by the government and their manning agency during their send-off on Thursday, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) reported on Friday.

Coronavirus pandemic prompts the big 3 cruise companies to suspend operations
William Feuer Mar 13 2020 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/13/coronavirus-pandemic-the-big-3-cruise-co...

*Norwegian Cruises announced the immediate suspension of global operations until April 11.
*Royal Caribbean said it is suspending U.S. cruising for 30 days.
*Shares of all three companies have fallen over 60% since Jan. 1.

Carnival shares tank 31% after Princess Cruises says it will suspend global operations over coronavirus outbreak
William Feuer Mar 12 2020 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/12/carnivals-princess-cruises-to-pause-glob...

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during February 2020
13/03/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-t...

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during February 2020 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.

During February, there were four new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port.

Ill Filipino captain airlifted from cargo ship off Maryland
Associated Press / March 13, 2020 https://usa.inquirer.net/52885/ill-filipino-captain-airlifted-from-cargo...

Stricken Filipino captain being airlifted from the Balsa 84 cargo ship. US COAST GUARD

Cargo ships are modern Flying Dutchman. Legend coming true?
Mikhail Voytenko March 13, 2020 http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/03/13/cargo-ships-are-modern-flying...

The States worldwide are ramping up restrictive entry rules, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to travel around, for whatever purposes. Latest:

Cargo ship loaded with cement sank off Mexico Pacific coast
Erofey Schkvarkin March 13, 2020 http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/03/13/cargo-ship-loaded-with-cement...

Cancellations due to coronavirus drive fear among cruise workers about being sent home without pay
Tracy Jan and Regine Cabato March 13, 2020 https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/12/filipino-cruise-worke...

Seafarer held for raping teen girl at Ambaulim
TNN | Mar 13, 2020 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/seafarer-held-for-raping-te...

Margao: Maina-Curtorim police on Thursday arrested a 23-year-old resident of Moll, Sao Jose de Areal, on charges of abducting and raping a 13-year-old girl on Wednesday afternoon. The police managed to nab the accused during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.

iCALL Helping Increasing Numbers Of Seafarers Deal With Coronavirus Concerns
13/03/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/icall-helping-increasing-numbers-of...

A mental health and wellness helpline service set up to support sea and shore-based maritime personnel worldwide is receiving increasing requests for assistance as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic crisis mounts.