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Asian ports tighten quarantine, leaving sailors stuck at sea

Crew members unable to switch shifts in Manila and Singapore

Some ships have been forced to deviate from their planned routes to change crews.
KEIGO YOSHIDA and JUN ENDO, Nikkei staff writers | Philippines

TOKYO/MANILA -- Quarantine requirements and other precautions aimed at keeping the coronavirus out of ports have left maritime transport companies struggling to relieve exhausted crew members.

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