摘要: |
As Covid-19 vaccine supplies continue to increase and states begin ramping up their vaccination programs, maritime transportation workers are starting to get their turn at the jab. But it's been a long slog, demanding patience and continued safety vigilance for those working in the industry who want to be vaccinated. Mariners have had to work through the pandemic, delivering barge tows loaded with supplies and cargoes without interruption along the inland and coastal waterways, guiding and offloading ships in the ports and navigating big cargo vessels. For this, they are considered essential workers, but they haven't been deemed essential enough for priority vaccinations. |