Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legal, Liability and Insurance Issues arising from Vaccination of Seafarers
25/03/2021
This article contains two documents from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) offering guidance on legal, liability and insurance issues that could potentially arise for shipowners from or in connection with vaccinations of crew for coronavirus (COVID-19) and a practical guide for Seafarers and Shipping Companies on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccinations
UK Club Correspondent Huatai Marine have provided the below Circular (available in both English and Chinese)
Together in Safety
08/02/2021
Together in Safety's latest report highlights how the shipping industry can unite to further improve safety.
Changes to seafarer crew change in Hong Kong
05/02/2021
Hong Kong authorities had recently announced tightening measures for seafarers and cargo vessels entering into Hong Kong.
The UK Club is delighted to be a signatory on the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change, this initiative is a global call to action to address the ongoing crew change crisis
The ILO CEACR notes with deep concern the challenges and the impact that restrictions and other measures adopted by governments around the world to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the protection of seafarers' rights.
The 2018 amendments to the MLC, 2006 will bring about a change to a seafarer's employment agreement (SEA) where it shall continue to have effect and wages shall continue to be paid while a seafarer is held captive on or off the ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships.
The IMO in its Circular Letter No.4204/Add.35 14 December 2020 announces that, at the time of issuing the letter, 46 States have designated seafarers as key workers
The UK Club's network partners, the International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), have issued the following advice for seafarers and shipping companies on coronavirus.
Zika Virus situation in Singapore
27/09/2016
The first locally transmitted case of the Zika virus was detected in Singapore last month, resulting in some ports requiring ships arriving from this area to provide evidence of their mosquito eradication measures.
Zika Virus - Staying Safe
27/07/2016
KVH Videotel have launched free Zika Virus training materials for seafarers
Zika Virus Update
30/06/2016
The European Centre for Disease Control advises that 41 countries currently have widespread transmission of Zika virus.
The International Chamber of Shipping reports that there are currently around 1.2 million seafarers actively serving on vessels in the world merchant fleet.
On 2 March 2016, the Chinese Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau together with the Ministry of Transport and other six relevant authorities jointly issued "Notice on Prevention and Control of ZIKA Virus"
In response to the growing spread of the Zika virus, South Korea has developed preventative measures and issued updated Zika virus Prevention and Quarantine Guidelines
Getting to grips with lifeboats
10/09/2015
Has the increasing complexity of lifeboat design and the lack of practical hands on experience led to the on going problem of lifeboat related injuries and deficiencies? Captain Velankar looks at the problem.
POEA Ebola Circular
15/08/2014
Pursuant to POEA Governing Board Resolution No
These FAQs refer to the wording of the MLC 2006 and extensive FAQs issued by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006)
21/09/2012
LC 2006 is a comprehensive international labour convention coming into force in 2013 that sets out seafarers' rights to decent conditions of work and helps to create conditions of fair competition for shipowners.
Death at Sea - Worldwide
09/09/2011
In a previous incident, where the master of a vessel obtained professional medical advice on the storage of a deceased crewmember while at sea, the master was provided with incorrect.