Guidance for flag States regarding surveys and renewals of certificates during the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: IMO - All ships must be surveyed and verified by officers of the flag State Administrations or their recognized organizations (ROs) / recognized security organizations (RSOs) / nominated...
An introduction to testing for COVID-19
Source: GARD - The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing. It presents major challenges to seafarers and shipowners due to the lockdown of countries, travel restrictions, changes in local regulations,...
Marine Notice No. 30 of 2020 - COVID-19 Level 3 Crew Changes
Source: South African Maritime Safety Authority - This marine notice serves to inform all South African seafarers that they are permitted to embark and disembark vessels for the purposes of work...
COVID-19 PROTOCOL ON CREW CHANGE AND REPATRIATION OF SEAFARERS
Source: MPA Singapore - This draft document focuses on the various stages of crew change administration, and the recommended steps following the ICS issued Framework of Crew Change Protocol and based...
Port Authorities Pledging Support to Keep Ports Open During COVID-19 More Than Doubles Within A Month
Source: MPA Singapore - "Support for the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) COVID-19 declaration, initiated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, has more than doubled since it was...
Minister Garneau announces updated measures for cruise ships and passenger vessels in Canadian waters up to October 31, 2020
Source: Transport Canada - "The Government of Canada continues to monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts it is having on the marine and tourism sectors. Keeping Canadians...
Travelers Prohibited from Entry to the United States
Source: Centers for Disease Control - "Several Presidential proclamations established restrictions on the entry of certain travelers into the United States in an effort to help slow the spread...
Processing of Mariner Appeals During COVID -19 Pandemic
Source: USCG - "The Director, Commercial Regulations and Standards (CG-5PS), in conjunction with the Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing (CG-MMC-2), continues to receive and process mariner...
ENHANCEMENT TO CREW CHANGE FOR CARGO SHIPS UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE
Source: MPA Singapore: "The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recognises the critical role that seafarers play in global seaborne trade, as well as the importance of crew change to...
New ICS research a ‘ray of light’ amongst the COVID-19 clouds
Source: ICS - "The COVID-19 pandemic is creating significant challenges for ship operators and seafarers, but new research from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has highlighted that,...