The UK Department of Transport have sent a letter to the ILO, IMO, and WHO, in regards to the UK’s commitment to seafarer welfare during the current COVID-19 pandemic and how they plan to facilitate seafarer transit and transfer to keep world trade moving.
Opening the letter, Kelly Tolhurst, Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security, reassures that the UK is fully committed to the welfare of seafarers of all nationalities.
I want to assure all of you that the UK will continue to recognise our...
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