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More than 1,200 seafarers received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in a symbolic vaccination at Palacio de Maynila in Malate on Thursday.

All overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) leaving for their posts abroad are welcome to get Covid-19 vaccine shots in Manila even if they are non-residents.

This week, the first COVID-19 vaccines for seafarers were administered as part of the Dutch vaccination program for crew.

Secretary-general of InterManager, Captain Kuba Szymanski posted a video on Twitter, stating his discontent for Abu Dhabi-headquartered Airlines company to charge extra $1.500 to fly Filipino seafarers to the Philippines.

Amid the COVID-19 situation, Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines is extending the arrival ban on 7 countries until June 30.

It is known fatigue has been a problem across the maritime industry for many decades. In light of the situation, Thetius and Safetytech Accelerator released a report on fatigue risk management.

The International Maritime Health Journal released a report focusing on seafarers' mental wellbeing and the effect of daily social media exposure on anxiety and depression disorders.

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency released a Marine Notice focusing on seafarers' employment agreements amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philippines Department of Transportation has extended the travel ban for travelers coming from seven countries due to emerging COVID-19 variants.

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation, Thome Group announced that a vaccination programme is being rolled out for its seafarers worldwide.