No port in a storm: the world’s stranded sailors
The Intelligence from The Economist
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Stranded at Sea: The Forgotten Sailors
This chapter examines the plight of 1.3 million merchant seamen during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting their essential role in global trade while facing neglect and harsh conditions at sea. Through personal stories and analysis, it sheds light on their struggle for repatriation and the emotional toll of prolonged separation from loved ones amid systemic challenges.
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