Tag: omicron variant

The US CDC announced that its COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is no longer in effect.

From 6 July, passengers travelling to Australia will no longer be required to provide evidence of vaccination and complete the Digital Passenger Declaration (Air) or Maritime Travel Declaration (Sea).

ICS, alongside other business organisations, is joining WTO Ministers from across the world in Geneva, aiming to deliver concrete results at the organisation’s upcoming 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12).

The June Crew Change Indicator continues to point to an encouraging global stabilization of the crew change situation. While challenges persist, these are not reflected as an increase in seafarers remaining onboard beyond contract expiry.

The shipping industry is facing its own version of ‘long COVID’ says INTERCARGO, following warnings received from members.

There have been changes to Japan’s Covid-19 regulations which could have an impact on the arrival of crew.

The Chinese Embassy in Oman has advised that the quarantine procedure for Chinese crew to enter China has been relaxed and no more 14 quarantine stay is now required.

ICS published as research investigating macro and micro-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shipping industry.

Based on feedback from Airlines and Ground Handling Agents (GHAs) and observation from Changi Airport Group (CAG), most of the crew bound for Philippines were not aware that they had to complete the necessary e-health declaration (i.e. One Health Pass) before check-in.

Britannia Club's correspondents in China informed about the latest updates on COVID-19 restrictions currently in place in ports around the country.