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COVID-19: Singapore To Vaccinate Over 10K Frontline Maritime Personnel On Priority
Singapore became one of the first countries to prioritise COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline maritime personnel. This vaccination exercise…
Singapore Strengthens Rules For Shore-Based Personnel in Maritime Sector After New COVID Cases
After a marine surveyor and a harbour pilot tested positive for COVID-19 infection on 30 and 31 December…
Top 10 Countries Which Conducted Highest Crew Changes in May 2020
The Netherlands was the top country for successful crew changes in May, with Port of Rotterdam enabling more…
69% Seafarers Facing Financial Crisis Due To COVID-19, Says Survey
Putting food on the table, paying household bills and loans and ensuring job security are among the top…
Wilhelmsen coordinated Singapore’s first full crew change for Synergy Group
The first seafarers to benefit from the use of chartered flight to comply with the new crew change…
BW Group Conducts Crew Change Using Chartered Flights
The crew change using chartered flights is gaining momentum with each passing day. After companies like Synergy, Wilhelmsen,…
86 Crew Members On American Seafoods Trawler Test Positive for COVID-19
Eighty-six crew members of an American Seafood trawler have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release…
Indian Seafarers Lost 2500+ Jobs Due To COVID-19 Lockdown
Indian seafarers have lost more than 2500 jobs since the lockdown was implemented (March 23) due to COVID-19…
6 Things Seafarers Should Learn From The COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world we use to live in. Talking specially about the seafarers, well, a…
Trapped Onboard: Seafarers Denied Basic Medical Care
Reports of seafarers being denied medical evacuation or access to ports despite serious medical conditions. New guidance issued…