Shipping is the drive-engine of any economy. “If shipping stops 90% of the world will be frozen and rest would starve to death.” One can only try and understand the gigantic efforts that the seafarers put to facilitate world trade. The COVID 19 pandemic brings unprecedented effects. As the economies suffer, shipping too is now […]
As per the news coming from the Brazil, that one crew member from MSC ship ‘Giselle’ was tested positive for COVID-19, after he complained of stomach pain. Later as a precaution he was asked to go for corona test, which came positive. Ship arrived on 8th of May into the port of Santos. But after […]
In an effort to bring the life to normalcy (as other countries relaxing the movement of people), Philippines government has eased the restrictions on the overseas travel for those who want to go outside the country for work. This is valid for both seafarers and other land based installations. Seafarers will be able to join […]
Several trade and employers unions have given maximum 15th June as extension to seafarers who are over their contracts, after that they need to be signed off. A statement which was issued by the two organizations ITWF and IMEC have said government of various countries to work upon the plan which is made by IMO […]
During this corona pandemic, Maersk Line, the largest shipping line in the world is offering better internet and $1000 extra cash for provision per month. This move was implemented by Maersk from April this year in order to boost the morale of the crew members stranded on ships. As the world is in complete lockdown, […]
Unquestionably dating a sailor has changed my entire life. It is not like any other relationship that you witness your friends and family have. It is a relationship in which you will face things which would break any ordinary couple. Requiring a strong dependency on one another, especially your sailor on you, and an unfaltering […]
As news coming from various sources, a container ship named as BARBARA with IMO number 9437050 have 10 seafarers tested positive for covid-19. It is also known that none of them had any symptoms related to the virus. After the tests came, they tested positive for this deadly virus. As a precaution, ship has been […]