Tag: COVID-19

The UK published a maritime recovery route map, setting out how government and the maritime sector will work together to support the sector’s recovery from the impact of COVID-19 and boost the implementation of Maritime 2050.

The 2022 Crew Welfare Week, June 21-23, focuses on the vital role that seafarers play for a safer and sustainable shipping as well as the whole trade and economy, setting key priorities on industry's agenda to improve working and living conditions for people onboard.

Transport Canada confirms that COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada continue to be available to foreign seafarers.  

From 19 June, the Government of The Bahamas is removing another COVID-19 requirement for international visitors.

New regulations for crew changes came into force in South Korea from 8 June.

ICS, alongside other business organisations, is joining WTO Ministers from across the world in Geneva, aiming to deliver concrete results at the organisation’s upcoming 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12).

With the war in Ukraine and China’s zero-Covid policy, delays and prolonged supply bottlenecks are defining this year’s world trade outlook. Yes, demand is softer, notably from China but the backlog is such that supply chains will remain strained for the rest of the year, ING argues.

The June Crew Change Indicator continues to point to an encouraging global stabilization of the crew change situation. While challenges persist, these are not reflected as an increase in seafarers remaining onboard beyond contract expiry.

FMC Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye released her Final Report on “The Effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain.”

The shipping industry is facing its own version of ‘long COVID’ says INTERCARGO, following warnings received from members.