A Father's Day Greetings From The Seafarer's Family During COVID-19 Pandemic

A Father's day greetings for a Seafarer who is onboard during COVID-19 Pandemic without crew change.

Risks Of Crew Changes During COVID-19 Pandemic

In an unexpected situation currently experiencing globally, crew changes has been postponed and cancelled. Onboard we often making discussions on how we can handle the situation in a safe and efficient way without compromising the ship's operation. Some of the crew worried about crew changes might spread the COVID onboard if not properly planned and handled by the management. For instance, if there will be one crew to be onboard for crew change. This crew is passing many places and meets people before going onboard. So, this crew might be a carrier of COVID and give risks to the whole people onboard. 

Seafarers Onboard During Contract Extension Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

We have organized a league which will enable the seafarers to enjoy while waiting the crew changes. Then, we came up with an idea to raise prizes courtesy of the full force onboard. The total prize reached to 1,850 US dollars. The champion gets $ 700, 1st runner-up gets $500, 2nd runner-up $350 and the 3rd runner-up $250. Both of the crew were enjoying. At least in a while we forget the situation of Covid-19 worries, fears, workloads and etc. As being far from our family we will stay safe and perform our responsibilities. Everyone is longing to go home safely and without delays like quarantine in many days before we can reach to our home. 

Key Workers

All professional Seafarers and marine personnel are considered "Key Workers"

"During health crisis, ships transported cargo of basic commodities such as grain, coal, oil and most importantly, medical supplies.

"Around 100,000 such ships carry almost 95% of the world trade. These ships are operated by close to 1.5 million Seafarers, of which 378,000 are Filipinos.

Extracted from A KVH SatNews service. 01 June 2020