Crew change in anchorage
23/08/2021
Following the restrictions on travel imposed since March 2020 to deal with the spread of Covid-19, ship owners and managers have hunted for alternative locations for crew changes on ships.
Singapore: 47 individuals & 7 companies penalized for breaching COVID-19 related regulations
13/08/2021
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced that 47 individuals and 7 companies, including ocean-going vessel interests, were penalized between November 2020 and June 2021 for breaching safe management regulations, apparently related to the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020.
ICS publishes COVID-19 Legal, Liability and Insurance Issues arising from Vaccination of Seafarers
19/07/2021
This Guidance addresses legal, liability and insurance issues that could potentially arise for shipowners from or in connection with vaccinations of crew for coronavirus (COVID-19).
IG P&I FAQ: Vaccination of Seafarers
19/07/2021
This publication answers some frequently asked questions (FAQ's) relating to P&I Club Cover and the vaccination of seafarers
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has recently published Coronavirus (COVID-19): Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers setting out procedures for all stakeholders to facilitate crew inoculation during the pandemic.
The UK Club has recently been made aware of new measures put in place at Chinese ports in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19, in particular the Indian variant.
Texas Ports and Courts update - May 2021
28/05/2021
The UK Club has received an update from listed Correspondent Royston Rayzor Vickery & Williams regarding the latest developments form the ports and courts on the Texas coast
Please find below and attached a Circular from the Port of Singapore Authority addressing the enhanced safe management measures at PSA Singapore terminals - Contactless (Segregated) Cargo Ops.
IMO Industry recommended framework of protocols for ensuring safe ship crew changes and travel during the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic
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)
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.
Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has announcement new regulation for vessels calling at Korean Ports to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The UK Club's Correspondents in China, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd, would like to alert Members to recent cases where crewmembers onboard ships were required to perform antibody testing in addition to NAT (swab) tests prior to entering shipyards in Shanghai and Zhoushan.
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
On 10 December 2020, the Ministry of Transportation and Communication in Turkey issued a Circular containing new Covid-19 precautionary measures which need to be complied with by Pilot Stations and the vessels at Turkish ports
On September 18, 2020, the COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for Operators of Oceangoing Passenger Ships (in Japan) were announced
Update: China opens up 10 ports for foreign crew change and implements circuit-breaker mechanism
12/11/2020
The ports concerned have been busy putting in place the necessary measures for conducting crew change operations in compliance with the requirements laid down by the authorities
California recently amended its state workers compensation laws to create a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 injuries arise out of an employment relationship and are compensable
It is reported by Chinese media that foreign crew change operations will resume in ten Chinese ports