More States Join IMO Call To Designate Seafarers As Key Workers
Forty-five IMO Member States and one Associate Member* have now designated seafarers as key workers, which is a key step in resolving the ongoing crew change crisis.
IMO Welcomes UN Resolution On Keyworker Seafarers
UN General Assembly Resolution calls for seafarer key worker designation and implementation of crew change protocols; IMO Secretary-General urges priority vaccination.
IMO: Day Of The Seafarer Highlights Sacrifice Of Key Workers At Sea During Pandemic
The 2020 Day of the Seafarer pays tribute to unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic: the seafarers who continue to carry essential goods despite facing tremendous challenges, including being stranded on board.
IMO Declares Day Of The Seafarer (2020) Theme – Seafarers Are Key Workers
This year, the Day of the Seafarer campaign calls on Member States to recognize seafarers as key workers – and to provide them with the support, assistance and travel options open to all key workers during the pandemic.