In the time of coronavirus, seafarers have kept the world moving: let crew now get relief

Ships move over 90 per cent of the world’s trade and every day over 1.2 million seafarers go the extra mile to ensure we have the fuel, food and vital goods we need. They spend prolonged periods of time away from their loved ones, working seven days a week to provide an essential service for all of us. It is thanks to them that we have food, medicine and other essential supplies.Since March, when many countries around the world imposed lockdowns, and commercial flights all but ceased, our…

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