Crew members aboard tankers and cargo carriers are unable to leave their vessels due to travel restrictions and government lockdowns. There’s a growing concern for their safety after being at sea for months with no break. Nick Chubb is a former ship’s navigator. He’s now director for Thetius, the maritime technology intelligence platform.
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