International Transport Workers’ Federation condemns the flag state for inability to protect their mariners
ITF has condemned the flag state for inability to protect health of the crew and passengers within current circumstances caused by coronavirus, because cruise vessels are trying to find a port where they would be able to get alongside.
The union states that this problem has become quite obvious since the cruise vessels haven’t been granted free practice in any of the ports of call due to special measures implemented by various states in order to prevent further spread of coronavirus.
According to the latest data, the vessel Braemar felt the seriousness of the situation with coronavirus, being rejected by some ports and having to look for some place to get berthed until passengers and crew get permission from Cuban authorities to disembark.
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