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Source: MPA Singapore - Singapore has submitted, with a request for circulation to all Member States, the attached Singapore Crew Change Guidebook (see also https://www.ssa.org.sg/images/ssa/pdf/SGCrew-Change-Guidebook.pdf).

Source: FBI - "The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing this announcement to raise awareness of criminal actors exploiting the public and the shipping industry by invoking fake COVID-19-related regulations and fees.

Source: The Hong Kong Maritime Hub - "An extraordinary breakthrough by the Hong Kong Government has positioned the territory overnight as the premier hub for vital crew change operations.

Source: IMO & UNCTAD - "The Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have jointly issued the attached statement which calls for collaborative action in support of keeping ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: UNCTAD - "The world celebrates Oceans Day on 8 June, but we all depend on the ocean and its resources every day for jobs, food and economic prosperity.

Source: Directorate General of Shipping India - "1. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a global crisis which has impacted all aspects of life and badly affected the work environment. In the maritime sector, it has severely impacted the ship to shore interactions, including crew changes.

Source: European Transport Workers’ Federation - "Shipowners, cruise lines and transport workers' associations are calling on European countries to admit seafarers into the EU Schengen territory to join ships or be repatriated.

Source: USCG - Marine Safety Information Bulletin - This MSIB updates guidance concerning mariner credentials, medical certi

Source: INMARSAT - Inmarsat continues to ramp up its response to COVID-19, with additional initiatives to improve seafarer wellbeing. These include further collaboration with ISWAN (International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network) and maritime charities, the launch of a new chatcard and the wider roll-out of a COVID-19 video telemedicine call service.

Source: Statista - The transportation and logistics industry performs one of the most vital services of the modern globalized and interconnected world.