Amid the crew change crisis within shipping industry due to COVID-19 pandemic, MPA Singapore managed to cross the 100.000 mark for crew change operations carried out in Singapore.
According to the port authority, since 27 March 2020, MPA has facilitated 100.000 sign-on and sign-off crew of all nationalities from ships of different flags involving more than 5.000 companies and 6.700 ships.
As explained, Singapore remain uninterrupted amidst the pandemic, recognising the importance of international trade and the flow of supplies into the region.
What is more, MPA continues to facilitate crew changes for ships of all flags and crew of various nationalities through a ‘safe corridor’.
“MPA has been working together with the unions, industry, and international partners, on crew change protocols that safeguard both seafarers and the local community”.
Overall, the authority recently issued a update concerning the requirements on crew change for cargo ships in Port of Singapore.