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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Sustainability of the Maritime Labour Force

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Sustainability of the Maritime Labour Force
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Author(s): Osman Arslan (Maritime Faculty, Kocaeli University, Turkey)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 22
Source title: The Transformation of Global Trade in a New World
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Bartolomé Marco-Lajara (University of Alicante, Spain), Ahu Coşkun Özer (Marmara University, Turkey)and Javier Martínez Falcó (University of Alicante, Spain)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5950-8.ch007

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Abstract

Considering that approximately 80% of the goods subject to trade are transported by sea, it becomes clear how important the role of maritime transport in the supply chain is. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the delivery of products for basic needs such as food and health to the delivery places has revealed the importance of maritime transportation for combating the pandemic. Among the most important factors of maritime transport are seafarers who play a role in the operation and management of ships. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of the borders of the countries or the quarantine practices created troubles in the embarkation and disembarkation of seafarers. In the study, it was emphasized that seafarers should be considered as “key workers” considering their essential role in the transport of vital goods such as medical supplies and food. In addition, the strategic factors that should be applied to ensure the professional sustainability of seafarers during pandemic periods were also mentioned.

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