Monthly archive

April 2020

COVID-19 impacts and interim measures

Source: Maritime New Zealand - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Zealand government has introduced a 4- level COVID-19 Alert System, which specifies public health and social measures to be taken against COVID-19. Owners/operators must follow government guidelines on the measures to be taken against COVD-19 at each Alert Level.

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Environmental impacts of coronavirus crisis, challenges ahead

Source: UNCTAD - "As the number of coronavirus infections grew exponentially in Europe and North America in March, restrictive public health measures to stave off a worsening pandemic were put in place.

They included stay-at-home orders, which were first issued in Italy and then in rapid succession in most other countries around the world.

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Trapped by COVID-19 – highlighting the plight of seafarers on board vessels

Source: CHIRP - The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected the shipping industry in many ways. Operations that usually occur as part of the standard routine of a ship are being severely disrupted, delayed or even cancelled. Examples include the delay in loading or unloading cargo, granting of permission for a ship to dock in port and, of course, crew changes.

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Operational Considerations For Managing Covid-19 Cases On Board Ships

Source: INTERCARGO - Joint WCO-IMO statement on the integrity of the global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic

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TEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE INSPECTION PROTOCOLS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

Source: Marshall Islands Registry - The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”) is providing the following information on inspection protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic for RMI-flagged vessels. MSA No. 11-20 provides a general overview of the COVID-19 impact upon vessel operations to date.

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BIMCO APPLAUDS GIBRALTAR PORT AUTHORITY IN EASING RESTRICTIONS TO FACILITATE CREW CHANGE

Source: BIMCO - "Gibraltar - a major crew changing hub, is following the recommendations proposed by BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and other industry partners, and facilitated by IMO in a circular letter, by easing restrictions to crew change as a result of COVID-19 challenges.

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COVID-19: Vessel Owner Obligations, Part II

Source: Jones Walker - Part I of this series outlined remedies available under the Jones Act and vessel owner liabilities. During Part II of this series, we will summarize some remedies available under the general maritime law to third-party visitors and passengers.

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COVID-19: Vessel Owner Obligations, Part I

Source: Jones Walker - Vessel owners may have liability to their employees who become ill in the service of the ship and who may also expose other crew members. Vessel owners may also have obligations to third-party visitors and passengers exposed to COVID-19 while on board. Part I of this series will outline remedies available under the Jones Act and vessel owner liabilities.

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COVID-19: legal challenges for shipping industry

Source: Wikborg | Rein - "The fast spread of COVID-19 worldwide and the actions taken by regulatory bodies have created challenges for the shipping industry in particular given its international character.

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PANAMA'S SHIP REGISTRATION INNOVATES IN DIGITAL PROCESSES

Source: Panama Maritime Authority - "The COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit the world, and the maritime sector does not escape this situation, affecting ship owners, ship managers and operators, seafarers, port workers and maritime and logistics professionals.

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