Tag: omicron variant

The Q4 2021 Seafarers Happiness Index report, published by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals the sustained impact of COVID-19 throughout the year, with the Index’s measure of overall happiness decreasing from 6.59 to 6.41.

Using data mainly from the Union Maritime Information and Exchange System, EMSA issued a report providing figures on the impact of COVID-19 on shipping traffic.

IMO published the latest annual technical cooperation report publication, covering the impact of the pandemic, new ways of working, and the spirit of collaboration to continue supporting IMO Member States towards better and more effective implementation of IMO regulations.

Unite Scotland has demanded intervention by the Scottish government in response to offshore contractor Canadian Natural Resources (CNR) International introducing mandatory vaccinations.

After recent reports, Ghana clarified that while the imposition of fines has been suspended until further notice, Covid-19 vaccination is still mandatory for all seafarers.

Ghana Port Health has now suspended mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and associated fines. 

In order to implement more scientific epidemic control of crewmembers on ocean vessels, to maintain the order of the shipping supply chain and to protect the rights of the crew members, China issued a notice to address pressing issues.

The National Health Surveillance Agency recommended the definitive suspension of the cruise season in Brazil, due to the Covid-19 spread.

Starting from 15th Jan, CDC confirmed that its COVID-19 regulations for cruise lines will move from mandatory to voluntary.

The Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator for January shows that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract has decreased from 4.7% to 3.7% in the last month. However, the omicron variant has resulted in some renewed crew change difficulties.