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111 Pinoy seafarers stranded off China
Dona Z. Pazzibugan July 25, 2020 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/189737/111-pinoy-seafarers-stranded-of...

A total of 111 Filipino crew members of Chinese fishing vessels stranded off Fujian, China, for months finally arrived in the Philippines on Thursday.

The seafarers were brought to Manila on board the ship Star Mariner, along with the remains of two seafarers who died at sea.

Think tank calls for State support for PH domestic shipbuilding industry
INQUIRER.net / July 25, 2020 https://business.inquirer.net/303541/think-tank-calls-for-state-support-...

MANILA, Philippines — A policy think tank has called on the Philippine government to support the Philippine domestic shipbuilding industry, saying that it is the necessary first step for the establishment of a strong maritime defense capability.

New BIMCO clause to permit deviation for crew changes
25/07/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/new-bimco-clause-to-permit-deviatio...

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 across the world, one of the biggest challenges facing the shipping industry has been protecting the health and wellbeing of seafarers.

Shipping Industry Outlook Dismal Amid Coronavirus Concerns
24/07/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/shipping-industry-outlook-dismal-am...

Chinese port congestion approaching record levels
Sam Chambers July 24, 2020 https://splash247.com/chinese-port-congestion-approaching-record-levels/

Chinese port congestion is approaching record levels thanks to rampant demand, dire weather and slower operations because of Covid-19 protocols.

For capesizes, Breakwave Advisors estimated earlier this week 7% of the global fleet is currently stuck in ports, a number that is double the level compared to a few years ago.

Cargo ship hit rocks, partially sank, Java sea
Erofey Schkvarkin July 26, 2020 http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/07/26/cargo-ship-hit-rocks-partiall...

More OFWs from Kuala Lumpur and Brussels return home
Roy Mabasa July 24, 2020 https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/24/more-ofws-from-kuala-lumpur-and-brussels-re...

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An additional 425 stranded and displaced Filipinos were successfully flown home in two separate chartered flights from Kuala Lumpur and Brussels, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.

111 stranded Filipino seafarers from China repatriated — DFA
July 24, 2020 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/189724/111-stranded-filipino-seafarers...

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 111 stranded Filipino seafarers and the remains of two Filipino seamen were brought home by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday.

As pandemic stretches on, concern for stranded seafarers grows: Some workers have been stuck on cargo ships for up to 15 months, says inspector
Emma Smith · Jul 23, 2020 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/seafarer-international-transp...

45 passengers, crew rescued as ship catches fire off Binongkalan Point
Noreen Jazul July 24, 2020
https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/24/45-passengers-crew-rescued-as-ship-catches-...