Tag: crew change

The Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator for the fourth quarter of 2022 shows that 2.7% of seafarers are still stuck onboard vessels beyond contract expiration, a 0.6 percentage point drop compared to the third quarter.

China confirmed significant changes to its COVID-19 policies, regarding crew on commercial ships and crew changes as well.

The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and YouGov carried out a poll of 16,464 people, finding out that 85% are supporting robust workplace protection for transport workers working across borders or in international waters/airspace.

The Health Ministry of Sri Lanka has removed the preventive measures enforced during the COVID-19 period for persons travelling to Sri Lanka from overseas with effect from 7th December 2022.

From 1 November, crew change movements in Qatar must be directly transported from airport to seaport and vice versa. There shall be random CID checking and violating agencies shall be banned from carrying out agency services during the World Cup.

The first Quarterly Neptune Declaration Indicator reports continued improvements on vaccination rates and seafarers increasingly being able to perform crew changes outside of China and get crew off board after the expiration of their contract.

The 2022 SAFETY4SEA Forum took place virtually from 19 to 20 of October 2022, focusing on key safety issues and latest updates of the regulatory agenda for the maritime industry and priorities on the agenda to move forward.

The Taiwan border has been open since 13 October, and crew exchange can now be conducted at the country’s commercial ports.

ICS published Trade Policy Review, outlining some of the major strategic projects undertaken on behalf of the global shipping industry, in promoting and advancing the principles of free trade, fair competition and market access.

In a recent marine notice, AMSA draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.