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BIMCO Produces New COVID-19 Crew Change Clause
Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to the extraordinary circumstances faced by many owners whose crew have had to remain on board during the…
We Can Only Celebrate Seafarers Day When Governments Give Us Deserved Respect—- ITF
The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has expressed dissatisfaction on how governments of maritime nations handled issues of crew change and other sundry issues affecting seafarers during the peak COVID19 pandemic.
The…
U.S. Ports Suspend Cruise Operations Until 15th September – CLIA
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announce that the association’s ocean-going cruise line members will voluntarily extend the suspension of cruise operations from U.S. ports until 15 September 2020.
CLIA in a statement…
Maersk Tankers Resetting Business Model As It Tries To Navigate Volatile Oil Markets
Maersk Tankers A/S is resetting its business model as it tries to navigate volatile energy markets that are sending earnings in the oil products shipping sector on a tumultuous ride.
The company is offloading dozens of product…
Port State Control Regimes Seek IMO , ILO Collaboration On Crew Changes Certificate Renewals
Port State control (PSC) regimes have expressed their willingness to be part of the solution to the urgent issue of crew changes and repatriation of seafarers.
According to a statement from IMO offical website,this was a key outcome of…
A New Level Of Compliance Is On The Horizon For The Shipping Industry
The U.S. Government has been working hard to close a weakness in its global sanctions web by focusing on illicit shipping practices and sanctions evasion. As the bad actors misusing the shipping industry have been increasingly identified…
Panama canal Reported A 21% Drop In Crossings Amid Pandemic
The Panama Canal reported a 21% drop in the number of ships crossing the waterway in May amid the coronavirus pandemic, compared to projections for traffic.
Just 937 ships used the canal last month, while there were 260…
SEAFARERS DAY: IMO Canvasses For Member States To Recognize Seafarers As Key Workers
Ahead of the World Seafarers Day celebration , the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) ,has called on member states to recognise seamen as key workers in line with their contributions to global trade.
Seafarers are on the frontline…
UN Scribe Tasks Maritime Nations To Urgently Implement Protocols, Allowing Stranded Seafarers Repatriate
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concerns over the growing humanitarian and safety crisis facing seafarers around the world.
The Secretary-General called on all governments to urgently implement these protocols,…
CREW CHANGE: 3,000 Cases Of Crew Change Approved In Singapore
Authorities in Singapore has done its bit by working with shipping companies, partners, seafarer unions and has facilitated the crew change.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has facilitated about 3000 crew change…