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What is Key-Worker

Chapter 21
Handbook of Research on the Future of the Maritime Industry
Essential worker, critical worker, whose work is very important for the society.
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During and After COVID-19: Seafarers Onboard
Agata Magdalena Krystosik-Gromadzińska (West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Poland)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9039-3.ch021
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the maritime sector. Shipowners decided to lay-up their ships, especially cruise ones, or carry out operational tasks in accordance with pandemic restrictions. Safe working and rest conditions for crews and passengers had to be ensured in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus onboard. One of main problems, due to the travel restrictions, was extended contracts of seafarers. As a result, physical overload and mental strains were observed. International support was necessary to support crews in different aspects of their work and life, to organize home returns, or even medical assistance.
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