NEW DELHI, March 18 -- The Indian National Ship-owner Association (INSA) has written a letter to DG shipping as onboard crew is being termed as virus carrier and hence not allowing them for sign in /off despite end of contract period.
Speaking exclusively with The Pioneer, Indian nationals serving in Merchant Navy said that the Indian Sea Fearers having no travel history to China and Covid -19 affected countries are not being allowed to sign off and sign in.
Admitting the fact that the maritime trade has fallen 10-17 percent so far and expected to be worsen more as orders for upcoming months have been shut, a senior officials said that several maritime operations have been halted, instance - Crew sign in/ off, repair work of the ships, ve...