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<p>The UK strongly supports the United Nation General Assembly’s resolution on international
cooperation to address challenges faced by seafarers to support global supply chains
and the International Labour Organization’s resolution on maritime labour issues,
both in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>The Maritime and Coastguard
Agency (MCA) has published an information note which aims to help address serious
concerns about seafarer wellbeing arising due to COVID-19 restrictions. The MCA considers
any request for an extension of a Seafarer Employment Agreement on a case by case
basis. An extension will only be given if they are completely satisfied that any health,
safety or wellbeing concerns are being addressed and only with the consent of the
seafarer.</p>
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