Tag: COVID-19

Amid the new coronavirus, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has received inquiries from vessel managers with regards to difficulties completing planned crew changes. Further seeking acceptance for crew to continue service on board in cases where certificate of competence, health certificate etc is outdated and/or to exceed MLC service threshold.

The British Ports Association is calling for additional funding and support to be provided to UK local authority officials to prepare the country's borders amid the coronavirus outbreak that shook the industry. 

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) issued a statement in response to recent developments concerning the 2019-novel coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the global cruise industry. CLIA has adopted new enhanced protocols for ocean-going guests and crew who have recently traveled from or through China, including Hong Kong and Macau. 

Following the coronavirus situation, two of the biggest European energy companies denied a Chinese force majeure upon the LNG deals. Specifically, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Total SA did not accept the legal grounds of China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) decision.

Following the coronavirus outbreak, two online maps have been already launched, presenting the development of the virus, while Wilhelmsen launched its own online tool providing the global port restrictions, easing the shipping industry.

Princess Cruises continues issuing updates concerning the passengers onboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess, with the latest update informing that there have been 66 more cases of Coronavirus, tested by the Japanese Ministry of Health on Diamond Princess.

Following the cruise ships Diamond Princess and World Dream, SuperStar Aquarius might be the next one under quarantine. Although, the Taiwan government has forced a ban to all the cruise vessels calling the island, SuperStar Aquarius will be allowed to dock in Keelung city.

In light of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is collaborating with government agencies to ensure that the measures taken in Australia are efficient and that their approach is consistent with the whole of government preparedness and response.

Guardian reports that markets rally after Beijing unveils plans to halve extra tariffs on 1,717 US products to boost its coronavirus-hit economy. The market rally followed the latest attempts by the Chinese authorities to boost the economy. After pumping money into the banking system and announcing tax and spending measures to help companies and households, Beijing said it would halve additional tariffs on 1,717 US goods.

Following the coronavirus outbreak, two online maps have been already launched, presenting the development of the virus, while Wilhelmsen launched its own online tool providing the global port restrictions, easing the shipping industry.