BPA examines employment implications for UK ports
Following the global quarantine and lockdown measures, the British Ports Authority (BPA) launched a new information resource for the UK ports managing the COVID-19 crisis.
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Equipment on fire at Bristol Port
According to an announcement by the Bristol Port, fire broke out at Bristol Port’s Royal Portbury Docks on 28th March during loading operations.
UK commits to seafarer welfare during COVID-19
The UK Department of Transport have sent a letter to the ILO, IMO, and WHO, in regards to the UK’s commitment to seafarer welfare during the current COVID-19 pandemic and how they plan to facilitate seafarer transit and transfer to keep world trade moving.
UK offshore union calls Government to take immediate action to manage COVID-19
RMT, UK’s offshore union is calling for urgent action to protect the UK’s energy supply sector from collapse amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Union highlighted that the oil price wars and the public health at risk could lead the North Sea oil and gas sector to an overall damage, placing tens of thousands of offshore workers out of work, increasing the UK’s reliance on imported fossil fuels.
University of Portsmouth supports marine environment’s safety
The UK-based University of Portsmouth launched a new research center, in order to enhance the safety of the world’s marine and freshwater environment. In fact, the Centre for Blue Governance (CBG) goals to develop and conduct multi-disciplinary research to inform blue governance policies globally.
UK pledges to work ‘tirelessly’ with unions to support transport workers
In a joint statement by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and trade unions, Transport ministers pledged to ‘work tirelessly’ with unions to support staff amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Unions’ proposals for cruise crew affected by COVID-19
UK-based union Nautilus International is working with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to support seafarers affected by sudden lay-offs and contract voiding due to cruise cancellations mid voyage, amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
BPA: UK ports should be a top priority to handle COVID-19 disruption
The British Government announced the implementation of an Emergency Bill to deal the with the COVID-19 pandemic; Now, the British Ports Association replied that keeping the UK’s global gateways open for trade should be a priority.
UK Chamber of Shipping asks for governmental economic support to deal with COVID-19 imports
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Chamber of Shipping demanded an immediate multi-million pound government support package to ensure the shipping industry can continue to bring in the food, goods and medicines the UK will need to fight the virus.
UK to invest £2.5 million in extra large autonomous submarine development
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded an initial £1-million contract to Plymouth-based innovation firm MSubs Ltd to build a test extra-large autonomous submarine. The move seeks to explore the potential capabilities of larger unmanned underwater vehicles in the future.
