Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccine rollout, the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) urges all Indian seafarers to register for vaccinations.
It is known that NUSI has been working to get seafarers recognised as key workers and prioritised for the Covid vaccine.
Recently, due to the increase in Covid-19 cases in India, some countries have banned entry to crew members who have travelled to India.
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In light of the situation, NUSI general secretary Abdulgani Y. released a statement encouraging Indian seafarers to sign up for vaccinations.
Publicise this important and urgent message amongst all seafarers… Register, take vaccine, be safe and get employed for your sake and for the sake of your family pic.twitter.com/Fc9Gtc5SMJ
— Abdulgani Serang (@AbdulganiSerang) April 26, 2021
According to NUSI, shipowners are only taking on Indian seafarers that have been vaccinated, which is directly affecting the employment of thousands of Indian seafarers.
NUSI is facilitating the Covid-19 vaccine from its 17 branches across India. Registration for the vaccine for those over the age of 18 starts from 28 April 2021 via the Indian government website, and vaccinations will begin from 1 May.
How to register for vaccine as a seafarer.?
How to register for a vaccine as a seafarer to join a vessel?
No Vaccine available for 18+ in Jaipur. What I should do.
No vaccine are available for 18+ at MBT I went there in person and the at the gate I was told Sorry.
THe gap between two vaccine ( Covishild ) is too long .should get cutdown the days, so we can get back to our jobs……as shipping company wants ,that crew should fully get vaccine.but suddenly govt increase the days creat a big problem.Need help for the same or they should have some provision or priority for seafare for 2nd dose.
I received my first dose on 2nd of may 2021, But suddenly government change vaccine giddiness and now I have to wait 84 days for second dose. It’s really hard to survive together with family if we don’t have job. 10 months already at home no money on hand.it’s my humble request to Indian government please try to help us.
Yes bro you afe right indian govt not thinking for us.
I m also facing same problm
i also