When the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020, seafarers at the end of their contracts were suddenly prevented from going home. Flights were canceled and borders were closed by port states, transit countries, and home nations. As the months stretched on seafarers’ dismay turned into bewilderment and then anger as governments were unwilling to provide practical …
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Author: Capt. John
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