Unseen, unsung, everyday heroes – helping developing world seafarers on the frontline

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London, 21 April 2020: If you are a seafarer stranded far from home what do you do? As one of the thousands of indispensable seafarers from developing countries caught in lockdowns enforced to limit the spread of COVID19 with no way home, where do you turn for help for you and your family? 

“The outbreak of COVID-19 on a global scale has brought fear and uncertainty to key workers around the world.  Those in the maritime sector have particular anxieties as they are displaced from home, friends, family and the other support mechanisms ...