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Canada: Guidance on mobility of asymptomatic seafarers

Transport Canada issued a safety bulletin providing an updated guidance on the mobility of asymptomatic, presumed non-COVID-19 carrying seafarers, during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Asymptomatic, presumed non-COVID-19 carrying' refers to a seafarer who: has not tested positive for COVID-19; is not exhibiting any COVID-19 signs or symptoms; has not been in close contact in the past 14 days with anyone suspected of/confirmed as having COVID-19; nor is awaiting test results themselves from having been tested for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.   Crew changes -International Pursuant to the: Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States); and Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States), Seafarers who have to travel to Canada to perform their duties, are allowed to enter Canada and board an international flight destined to Canada. Note that no traveller can board a flight/enter Canada if they have signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever and cough or a fever and difficulty breathing, or if they know they have COVID-19, or if they have reasonable grounds to suspect they have ...

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The Mission to Seafarers opens seafarer welfare centre in Port Talbot

The Mission to Seafarers revealed a new centre for seafarers in Port Talbot, to increase its welfare service provision for seafarers calling at the port. The new centre received a £35,000 grant from the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, and aims to offer respite care to seafarers who visit the port each year. The centre will be providing a place to relax, socialise, and connect with friends and family. 

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