Tag: crew change

Following the COVID-19 crisis, Brazil, in addition to the rest of the countries globally, issued updates concerning North and Northeast ports and crew change proceedings.

The Scottish Government has decided to amend regulations so Scottish seafarers no longer have to isolate for 14-days when returning to Scotland for more than 14 days of leave.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, ITF, Joint Negotiating Group and the International Chamber of Shipping have joined their forces to find effective solutions concerning the crew change issue that has presented.

It has been alleged that the Panama Ship Registry advised that seafarer contracts can be extended by a further three months with some seafarers now on course to serve a total of 17 months at sea. 

Amid COVID-19 pandemic and the crew change issue that has arise, around 100 Indian seafarers are stranded at sea for almost three months, waiting to return back home.

According to the Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia, Georgia can be considered as a "Safe Hub" for seafarers' crew change and rotation.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the restrictions that has brought, Wallem’s CEO, Frank Coles urges shipping industry to join forces and come up with a strategic solution soonest possible within the next 6-9 months.

With the International Day of Seafarer coming ahead on 25th June, IMO calls Member States to recognize seafarers as key workers and exempt them from the travel restrictions of the pandemic.

Port State Control (PSC) regimes expressed their willingness to contribute to the solution of crew changes and repatriation of seafarers, during a virtual meeting with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the restrictions that has brought, MPA of Singapore issued a circular highlighting measures to support seafarers onboard Singapore-registered ships.