Seafarers are at the forefront of the pandemic, having to deal with many challenges. Except crew change restrictions, the matter of seafarers being denied access to medical care at ports has been the centre of discussions lately.
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic presents major challenges to seafarers and shipowners due to the lockdown of countries, travel restrictions, and problems accessing healthcare ashore when needed. One of the critical features in addressing the pandemic has been testing for the disease. Gard answers some of the questions.
Read moreAmid COVID-19 crisis, Mission to Seafarers recently launched a new campaign focusing on the major welfare issues that seafarers face during the pandemic.
Read moreDNV GL launched a new certification in infection prevention for the maritime industry. This custom certification aims to help the maritime industry continue operations better prepared for COVID-19 or other emerging pathogens.
Read moreThe ship management company, V.Group shake hands with Sailors’ Society in order to collaborate and produce a guide focused on the positive role that Masters can play in ensuring crew wellbeing.
Read moreThe Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) held its 29th Annual General Meeting on 28th May 2020. The meeting covered a broad range of topics, such as seafarers repatriation, sustainable shipping, the Hong Kong Convention, and piracy.
Read moreStena Premium, a chemical/oil products tanker, is still in the Port of Cabedelo, Brazil, since April 27. The ship is quarantined because of positive COVID-19 cases on board.
Read moreLatest reports indicate that seafarers are being denied medical attention by port authorities in some cases, the ICS informed through an updated health guidance for the global shipping industry. The new report seeks to ensure ship operators and crew can safely deal with seafarers struggling with medical conditions amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreWhen an oil platform worker registered a fever, the doctor advised him to self-isolate. However, being on an oil platform off the Mexican coast, he could only be reached with a helicopter, while in the meantime he shared a bedroom with three other workers. This has risen questions about Pemex's actions to tackle COVID-19.
Read moreFollowing the COVID-19 crisis and the crew change matter that has presented within the shipping community, Maritime New Zealand designated seafarer welfare representatives as "essential workers".
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