Crew change

Source: Bjørn Højgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern Univan Group - In shipping circles these days, it seems that all the talk is about decarbonisation. It's the topic-du-jour, and whereas I am as passionate as anyone about our industry's transition to a low-carbon future, I wonder why we as an industry have seemingly so little emotionally vested in the ongoing crewing crisis?

Source: IMO - Charterers’ “no crew change” clauses aggravate the ongoing crew change crisis and further threaten safety of navigation, says IMO Secretary-General.

Source: Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) - This document outlines Norwegian protocols regarding crew change on ships for foreign nationals signing on or off in Norway.

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Source: GAC Hot Port News - "The quarantine period for individuals arriving in Norway from overseas, including crew, is ten days.

Source: ITF - "Seafarers in their unions are putting more pressure on the world’s governments to allow for crew changes, as more than 200,000 seafarers are now trapped aboard vessels working beyond their contracts.

Source: BIMCO - "BIMCO has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to the extraordinary circumstances faced by many owners whose crew have had to remain on board during the COVID-19 “lockdown” for periods often extending beyond their contracts of employment.

Source: Centers for Disease Control - CDC is committed to helping cruise lines provide for the safety and well-being of their crew members while onboard cruise ships and as they disembark. CDC is allowing crew members to disembark from all cruise ships in U.S. waters with certain precautions.

Source: ITF - "The clock is counting down for governments to make Covid-19 travel exceptions and arrangements for seafarers, as an estimated over 200,000 of them are waiting to disembark from the world’s ships and return home.

Source: MPA Singapore - "Cases span over 300 companies and 500 ships - Global shipping continues to operate 24/7 to bring food and essential goods to our homes. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recognises the importance of seafarers and crew change to safeguard the health and safety of seafarers sailing on board ships.

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).