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ICS welcomed the joint statement signed by the heads of five UN bodies calling for seafarers to be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccinations.

In a bid to end a one-year pause in operations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Royal Caribbean plans to resume sailings of some of its cruises in the Caribbean with vaccinated adult guests, in June. 

The heads of five UN organizations recently issued a joint call for seafarers and aircrew to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination.

Amid the COVID-19 vaccine phase, the International Chamber of Shipping has issued a practical guide in an effort to tackle the spread of vaccine misinformation among crews.

Following the recent announcement of ICS over seafarers lacking access to COVID-19 vaccination, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) expressed its support on ICS appeal.

Lack of access to vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a ‘legal minefield’ while leaving global supply chains vulnerable, ICS warned. The warning comes amid concerns that vaccinations could soon become a compulsory requirement for work at sea, according to a legal document to be circulated later this week by ICS. 

Amid the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Vassilios Demetriades, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, met with Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the IMO, to support progress regarding seafarer vaccinations and the pathway to decarbonization of shipping.

Ahead of a 3-day virtual Maritime India Summit, the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has inked 6 pacts, worth Rs 225 crore, with the shipping regulator Directorate General of Shipping.

Royal Caribbean's newest vessel, "Odyssey of the Seas", will offer a fully vaccinated cruise with sailings starting in May from Israel.

Amid COVID-19 outbreak and the vaccine phase, Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Richard Fain discussed several issues around coronavirus and cruises.