Pandemic as viewed from the water: mariners speak out

Coast Guard cadets Ben Morseth and Mason Totri (center) stand with John Belcher, captain of Canal Barge Company's Lainey Jones in 2015. Canal Barge Company photo.

Less navigation traffic. Worrying about loved ones at home. Temperature checks. Praying to stay healthy. Impossible to social distance. Lots of hand washing. Access to vessels restricted.

These are some of the concerns and observations posted by mariners on WorkBoat.com and Facebook over the past few days after we asked what life was like for mariners since the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic started to spread across the U.S.

Many said that their work continues as usual, although they are...

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