Tag: maritime health

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through October 31, 2020.

The US Coast Guard continues to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 impact to the maritime industry and mariners in order to take action needed to ensure the continuity of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS). 

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launched a new guide which includes health advice provided by United Nations agencies and others in response to COVID-19.

Following the allegations that crewmembers onboard the Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship were positive, TUI Cruises issued a statement announcing that the Greek authorities confirmed that there are no cases of the virus aboard the cruise ship and that the cruise can proceed as planned.

The US Coast Guard published its Maritime Health & Wellness journal, highlighting importance of health and wellness for mariners because they are essential to the safety, security, and efficiency of the marine transportation system.

Version 5 of the Singapore Crew Change Guidebook has been published, reflecting updates in the latest Port Marine Circular No. 38.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) improves the existing requirements concerning crew change operations for cargo ships in the port of Singapore.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Healthy Sail Panel submitted its recommendations to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in order to enhance safety onboard cruise ships.

Skuld Club addresses the risk of tuberculosis, providing information on what the crew can do in case they have been affected.

Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Chamber of Shipping in Canada issued a circular informing shipowers and operators about the pre-arrival reporting at BC ports.