Seafarers Caught in ‘Perfect Storm’ of COVID-19 Restrictions

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In the aftermath of the pandemic, more than 200,000 seafarers worldwide remain trapped on ships or waiting for work, reports the Epoch Times.

Many have been banned from entering ports due to the virus restrictions, causing major disruption to international shipping lanes and the well-being of seafarers.

Crew conversion becomes challenging

A conversion or conversion of the crew takes place in a port of call where a new group of crew members arrives to replace the outgoing crew approaching the end...

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