Shanghaied in A Chinese Shipyard - Episode 2 of Restricted to Ship: Ghosting in Shanghai

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - former merchant mariner and maritime historian - looks at the second episode of Restricted to Ship and the situation facing an American merchant marine crew stuck in a Chinese shipyard admist a COVID-19 lockdown.  Issues include a shortage of food, lack of power, no information from the Chinese officials, flooding due to rain, and the just the unknowning of when they will be able to resume essential repairs to leave and resume their voyage.  Discussions also include why is there an American-flagged merchant ship in a Chinese shipyard, the lack of repair facilities along the West Coast of the United States, the role that this vessel plays in the national defense of the US and how this delay will trickle and resonate down the entire maritime logistic supply-chain.