The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) estimates that about 300,000 seafarers are still onboard ships due to crew change crisis caused by government border and travel restrictions.

This July 21, 2020 photo shows how the pandemic has exposed the vulnerable side of Filipino seafarers, who could suffer from  depression and mental fatigue brought on by being onboard a ship
for a prolonged period. PHOTO BY MANILA TIMES CONTRIBUTOR
AND SEAFARER DUNCAN TORRES

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