150,000 seafarers are stuck at sea amid the Coronavirus pandemic

A container ship sitting berthed in Fremantle Harbour near Perth.

A container ship sitting berthed in Fremantle Harbour near Perth. Source: Getty

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The Maritime Industry estimates there are more than 2000 Australian seafarers currently in hotel isolation following domestic travel.

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