Tag: maritime health

Medical evacuation is one of the most complicated and most expensive medical services for crew members. In this article, Dr. Ilya Rapoport, Medical Director at AP Companies Global Solutions, introduces a case study, based on a case that took place in 2019.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Maritime Organization  (IMO) have joined forces to issue a joint- statement in response to the challenges faced by the shipping industry during this coronavirus outbreak.

Synergy Group claimed that the impact of the coronavirus on seafarers has largely been overlooked. Similar concerns have also been expressed by the IMO, as the organization has sent a Circular Letter advising operators on implementing and enforcing relevant IMO Instruments.

EU is taking part in the repatriation of the EU citizens from the Diamond Princess cruise ship which is currently docked in Yokohama, Japan, via flights from Italy mobilised through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Hill Dickinson law firm an Associate Member of the British Ports Association (BPA), issued a paper on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the UK ports sector. The paper highlights that the possibility of a serious outbreak cannot be overseen.

Given the recent Coronavirus outbreak, crew members onboard more than ever need to be aware of the key practices for their safety and protection; routine cleaning, proper disinfection practices and appropriate treatment of waste produced from the COVID-19 are among those practices that can play an essential role in minimizing the spread of the virus in case a suspected case of COVID-19 is found onboard.

The Britannia P&I Club alerts that Indonesian sea and air ports implements compulsory polio vaccination to all ships arriving from the Philippines with non-Filipino crew. Therefore, the confirmed regulation applies to all vessels coming from the Philippines with with non-Filipino crew.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced they will provide to passenger vessels a 50% port dues concession, to assist those who have experienced a drop in passenger volumes due to COVID-19 outbreak.

The British Government is trying to rescue the 74 British nationals that remain in the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which is in quarantine after the coronavirus outbreak. Specifically, BBC reported that the Foreign Office is organizing a flight back to the UK for British nationals.

MCTC, global catering and training provider, launched several guidance to galley crew, given the global outbreak of the coronavirus, providing advice on how to stay protected and maintain a healthy environment in line with the vessel or port restrictions.