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Hong Kong crew change suspension dismays unions
Vincent Wee 30 Jul 2020

An open letter to key government officials expressed unions’ disappointment with decision to suspend crew changes in the territory and urged a quick resumption of the service once the coronavirus outbreak in the city eases. The unions also spoke out against what they called a media smear campaign blaming crew change as a source of the third wave of outbreaks

Australia Bans Another Ship Over Wages Owed to Crew
Mike Schuler July 29, 2020 https://gcaptain.com/australia-bans-another-ship-over-wages-owed-to-crew/

For the second time in less than a week, Australian maritime officials have banned a foreign-flagged bulk carrier from its ports over underpaid wages to crew.

Marina releases health protocols for repatriation and crew change amid pandemic
Lorenz S. Marasigan July 30, 2020 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/07/30/marina-releases-health-protocol...

The government has made the crew change and repatriation procedures for Filipino maritime workers easier, as the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) issued new guidelines and protocols for seafarers here and abroad.

Hong Kong Shippers and Dubai Speak Out on Crew Change Challenges
07-29-2020 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/hong-kong-shippers-and-dubai-...

Seafarers, ships sound sirens, seek solutions: Covid-19 threatens to sink global shipping business, workers
Jeremaiah m. Opiniano / OFW Journalism Consortium July 30, 2020 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/07/30/seafarers-ships-sound-sirens-se...

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA—Never had Jose Braganza enjoyed such a regal form of solitude within the 39-square meter “Princess Suite.”

Owners rebuke crewing agents and airlines as stranded seafarers rise
27 Jul 2020 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1133256/Owners-reb...

The unresolved crewing crisis has left 300,000 seafarers at sea and unable to be repatriated<.i>

Over 1,000 Filipino workers, seafarers from Singapore return to PH
Christia Marie Ramos - July 29, 2020 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/189816/over-1k-filipinos-stranded-seaf...

MANILA, Philippines –Over 1,000 overseas Filipinos and stranded seafarers were recently brought home from Singapore as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) continues with its repatriation efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Drastic measures needed for crew changes
Jessica Casey 29 July 2020 https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/shipping/29072020/drastic-measures-neede...

Flags of Convenience in Merchant Shipping
Baibhav Mishra - July 29, 2020 https://seanews.co.uk/features/foc-or-the-flags-of-convenience-in-mercha...

MARINA releases new guidelines on ship crew changes, repatriation of seafarers
Richa Noriega July 29, 2020 https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/29/marina-releases-new-guidelines-on-ship-crew...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), with the guidance from the Department of Transportation (DOTr), released new guidelines of health and safety protocols for the repatriation and conduct of crew changes in authorized domestic and international ports in the country.