Trapped seafarer situation worsening “by the day” says International Labour Organization
Seafarers are experiencing mental health issues because of measures to contain COVID-19, says the International Labor Organization. Their ability to safely carry out their duties is reducing, it adds. Photo credit: Wokandapix from Pixabay.
Governments, immigration, health and maritime authorities have been called upon to recognise seafarers as ‘key workers’ so they can safely return home, the International Labour Organization said on 08 June.
The ILO, a specialised agency of the United Nations,...