Some seafarers have now been on board their ships for more than 17 months,…
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COVID-19: Two seafarers test positive on Hapag-Lloyd ship
German container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has confirmed new coronavirus cases among its crew. On 26…
Jamaica lists seafarers as ‘essential workers’ to facilitate repatriations
Jamaica has taken steps to facilitate crew changes and repatriations as the country lists seafarers…
Seafarers in Australia refuse to sail amid crew change crisis
Crews on two more ships in Australia have refused to keep sailing, demanding repatriation as…
Mission to upgrade seafarers centre in Apapa
The Mission to Seafarers (MTS) in Lagos has restated its commitment to the welfare of…
Philippines opens ‘Green Lane’ for seafarers, crew change
The world’s largest supplier of crew to the international shipping industry – the Philippines –…