April 2020

Managing Ship and Seafarer Certificates during the Pandemic

Source: ICS - This guidance provides information for shipowners and operators on managing ship and seafarer certificates during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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EXTENSION OF STCW CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY SINGAPORE

Source: MPA Singapore - The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singa

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COVID-19: Country information for seafarers

Source: ITF - "Following the spread of Covid-19, restrictions, safety measures and procedures are now in effect in ports across the world.

Click on the map below to view current information and the contact details for our inspectors.

For information on managing Covid-19 outbreaks on board please refer to WHO guidance."

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Liberian Registry launches first-ever dynamic detention prevention programme

Source: LISCR - The Liberian Registry has developed and released a dynamic Detention Prevention Programme (DPP), which is an automated Port State Control (PSC) risk assessment system that focuses on preparedness before Liberian vessels enter into port. This valuable tool and platform is offered to Liberian-flagged ships free of charge.

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COVID-19: Dealing with ship visitors

Source: North P&I - Social distancing and restricted measures have been implemented to the whole shipping industry, aiming to minimize the virus' spread and to fully protect the seafarers and those employed. Thus, North P&I Club launched an information sheet on how to deal with ship visitors and keep the social distances.

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D G Shippinq Order No. 10 of 2020

Source: DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHlPPlNG, MUMBAI -The coronavirus (COVID-l9) pandemic has created a global crisis which has impacted all aspects of life and badly affected the world of work. ln the maritime sector, it has severely disrupted the functioning of shipping and affected the work of nearly 2 million seafarers worldwide.

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IMO and port State inspection authorities set pragmatic approach to support global supply chain

Source: IMO - The port State control (PSC) regimes which carry out inspections onboard ships to monitor and enforce compliance with international regulations have highlighted their commitment to ensuring shipping continues to trade safely, securely and efficiently during the coronavirus pandemic, while respecting the important role of seafarers as key workers and protecting the environment.

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COVID-19: Ballast Water Management (BWM) Extensions

Source: USCG - The Coast Guard is aware that, in some instances, disruptions to supply chains and workforce availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic make it difficult for owners and operators to bring their vessels into compliance with the Coast Guard Ballast Water Management Regulations set forth in Title 33 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 151, Subparts C and D (33 C.F.R.

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Guidance to Assist with Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Ship Operations

Source: LISCR - The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to update the guidance previously provided on 24 February 2020, in the form of Questions and Answers, to assist Shipowners, Operators, Masters and Recognized Organizations that may be experiencing difficulty in conducting operations, due to the COVID-19.

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COVID-19 and the Shipowner's Legal Obligations

Source: Editorial by Greg Hurley, partner at Jones Walker LLP - COVID-19 is a disease transmitted by respiratory droplets that spread during social interactions or when sharing close quarters with individuals who may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic. Vessel owners may have liability to their employees who become ill in the service of the ship.

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