Stringent COVID-19 Protocols Lead To Unexpected Delay In Crew Change At Chennai Port
The crew change, which had been periodically happening at the Chennai port, has been struck following the stringent Covid-19 protocols that are now in place.
Fresh Quarantine Program Launched For Seafarers To Combat Omicron Crew Crunch
Shipowners, seafarers’ unions and maritime employer groups are establishing their own approved international network of quarantine facilities to ensure seafarers can safely join ships, despite unpredictable changes to government border policies.
Addressing Seafarers’ Challenges During The COVID-19 Pandemic
At its 32nd session, the IMO Assembly adopted a resolution on comprehensive action to address seafarers’ challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crew Change Difficulties Remain Strong Despite Improving Seafarer Vaccination Rates
The crew change Indicator points to a small improvement of the situation and a significant increase in vaccination rates; nonetheless, the industry still faces many challenges in repatriating and sourcing crew.
COVID-19 Crew Change Crisis – IMO Draft Assembly Resolution Approved
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 104th session, 4-8 October 202, approved a draft IMO Assembly resolution consolidating issues related to crew change, access to medical care, ʺkey workerʺ designation and seafarers’ prioritization for COVID-19 vaccination.
Low Vaccination Rate Found Among Seafarers; Only 15.3% Of Seafarers Have Been Vaccinated
The first vaccination data from the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator shows that only 15.3% of seafarers are vaccinated. Figures from ten top ship managers confirm that the crew change crisis continues to increase.
Untimely Demise Of Seafarer During International Crew Change Was Avoidable – ITF
The preventable death of a seafarer is a reminder to the Australian Government to implement a nationally consistent standard operating procedure for crew changes on trading vessels.
Höegh Prioritizes Vaccines For Seafarers; Signs Neptune Declaration On Seafarer Wellbeing
With travel and quarantine restrictions imposed to stop the spread of COVID-19, many seafarers have been stranded on vessels, working beyond their contracts.
DNV To Help Facilitate Safe Crew Change Programme In South East Asia
DNV is embarking on an instrumental role in helping to facilitate safe crew changes amid South East Asia’s COVID crisis as an auditor in the multi-party backed CrewSafe programme.
Slow Vaccination Drives For Seafarers Could Worsen Global Shipping Chaos
Global vaccination drives for seafarers are currently going so slowly that it will be unable to prevent potential outbreaks on ships, resulting in trade disruptions, endangering maritime employees, and slowing economies trying to recover from the pandemic shock.