WHO says cruise travel is ‘manageable risk’ following Covid-19 fears

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World Health Organization (WHO) said that cruise ship travel is a ‘manageable risk’ and does not require a ban due to rising coronavirus fears.

The release of passengers from two cruise ships, Diamond Princess and Westerdam, has sparked fears of the virus spread.

On 18...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/who-cruise-manageable-risk-covid-19/

Chinese Port Operations Disrupted Due To Labour Shortage

  • Chinese ports are facing a heavy shortage of labour due to a virus outbreak.
  • The remaining ports are using screening and quarantine measures to manage the infection risk.
  • Several borders remain open while the number of crossing points have been reduced.

According to an article published in Safety4sea, Chinese ports are facing a heavy shortage of labour due to the spread of coronavirus.

Shortage of labour

Due to the spread of novel coronavirus, Chinese ports are facing a heavy shortage of labour....

http://mfame.guru/chinese-port-operations-disrupted-due-to-labour-shortage/

India’s industry suffers as China slows down, but may reap rewards later

India’s freight forwarders are feeling the effects of the coronavirus outbreak and China’s extended supply chain slowdown.
Karthi Baskar, deputy managing director of Kintetsu World Express (India), said shipments from China had been heavily delayed.
“All air cargo capacity is downsized due to the cancelled passenger flights, and there’s only limited freighter capacity available,” he told The Loadstar.
“All raw materials for manufacturing are on hold, which will obviously affect supply.”
China...

https://theloadstar.com/indias-industry-suffers-as-china-slows-down-but-may-reap-rewards-later/

Diamond Princess Covid-19 update: Confirmed cases rise to 542

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The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has reported that the number of Covid-19 virus cases on Diamond Princess has increased by 88, bringing the total to 542.

On 17 February, the confirmed cases count stood at 454.

So far, the ministry has tested 2,404 people,...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/diamond-princess-covid-19-cases-rise/

Hapag-Lloyd’s operations in China gradually return to normal

Hapag-Lloyd provides its customers with an update on the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus in the Hubei province and the impact to its operations across China.

Hapag-Lloyd’s offices in China except Wuhan are open with selected staff members for critical tasks. Business operations are being supported by the company’s staff working remotely with access to the Hapag-Lloyd network. Counter services have been resumed work as from 11 February on the basis of appointment with the local offices of the...

https://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-operations-china-gradually-return-to-normal/

MPA Singapore provides a 50% port dues concession to passenger vessels

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced they will provide to passenger vessels a 50% port dues concession, to assist those who have experienced a drop in passenger volumes due to COVID-19 outbreak.

The Authority noted that the concession will be provided by March 1 2020 until August 31, 2020 and will be on top of all existing port dues concession.

Those qualified for the new concession include all cruise vessels and regional ferries with a port stay of not more than five...

https://safety4sea.com/mpa-singapore-provides-a-50-port-dues-concession-to-passenger-vessels/

Coronavirus Covid-19: UK to evacuate citizens on Diamond Princess

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The UK Foreign Office has started discussions about evacuating its citizens who are on the Diamond Princess cruise ship that is quarantined in Japan.

The office said that it is ‘working to organise a flight back to the UK for British nationals on the Diamond Princess as...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/uk-evacuate-citizens-diamond-princess/

International Union of Marine Insurance Concerned About Coronavirus Negativity

  • International Union of Marine Insurance, IUMI is concerned about the impact of coronavirus on shipping.
  • they fear that 2020 positivity is turning into negativity with tanker rates falling
  • but now the forum’s primary concern is containership fires which rose to an unprecedented number last year
  • while liners are imposing fines and attacking misdeclared cargoes.
  • we need to pay more attention to fire detection and simultaneously attack misdeclaeed cargoes, says IUMI.

In a major development, the...

http://mfame.guru/international-union-of-marine-insurance-concerned-about-coronavirus-negativity/

UK to repatriate Brits onboard quarantined Diamond Princess

The British Government is trying to rescue the 74 British nationals that remain in the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which is in quarantine after the coronavirus outbreak.

Specifically, BBC reported that the Foreign Office is organizing a flight back to the UK for British nationals.

The ship was in quarantine by February 3 and is planned to evacuate all the passengers within the next two to three days.

Steve Abel, son of Mr and Mrs Abel, from Woodford Halse in Northamptonshire, reported to BBC...

https://safety4sea.com/uk-to-repatriate-brits-onboard-quarantined-diamond-princess/

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