India: 20000 Seafarers Brought Back Home, 9000 Sent To Join Ships

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In an interview by the Indian Express, Amitabh Kumar, Director-general of Shipping spoke about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the shipping industry, and the efforts taken by the government for the welfare of the mariners and their jobs.

On being asked how the onset of the coronavirus pandemic impacted the industry, Amitabh replied that consumption and production areas have been hugely affected. In terms of Merchant shipping, which included container ships, tankers and bulk...

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