Since early 2019, vessels calling in Dakar have been at an increased risk of Customs fines and/or detention for cargo shortages or overloading
In a press briefing dated 21 December 2020, the Secretary-General of the IMO spoke out against "no crew change" clauses in charterparties.
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
The UK P&I Club, has launched 'Global Crew Change Advice', a comprehensive manual that outlines current challenges and issues regarding crew changes in ports throughout the world
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
It is reported by Chinese media that foreign crew change operations will resume in ten Chinese ports
The International Group and its 13 constituent P&I Clubs, have become extremely concerned about the detrimental effect upon the mental well-being of seafarers as a result of the prolongation of their contracts of employment due to the pandemic
China - Covid-19 nucleic acid tests compulsory for crew joining vessels calling at Chinese ports
30/09/2020
On 24 September, the Chinese Ministry of Transport, General Administration of Customs, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly issued an Announcement (Announcement of the Ministry of Transport No
UK Club correspondents in South Korea have provided the following two updates regarding strict regulations for vessels arriving at South Korea with crew joining from certain countries.
Singapore Crew Changes Guidebook - Version 5
24/09/2020
Version 5 of The Singapore Crew Change Guidebook reflecting updates in the latest Port Marine Circular No
On 11 September 2020, the IMO posted a Joint Statement by the United Nations Specialized Agencies calling on all Governments to immediately recognise seafarers as key workers and to take swift and effective action to eliminate obstacles to crew changes
Correspondents GAC Dubai has provided the following update regarding vessel crew changes and disembarking restrictions at Abu Dhabi and Saudi ports.