Coronavirus

Covid-19: Westerdam cruise ship receives permission to dock in Cambodia

Holland America Line’s Westerdam cruise ship has received permission to dock at Sihanoukville in Cambodia after being turned away by five countries over fears of the coronavirus (Covid-19).

The ship was scheduled to arrive at the port at 7am local time (GMT+0700) on 13 February, marking the end of the cruise.

The cruise line operator stated that authorities received the necessary approvals for docking at the port.

In a statement, Holland America Line said that they are ‘extremely grateful to the...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/westerdam-dock-cambodia/

How Coronavirus Has Affected Global Shipping And Trade?

Tugboats guide a Maersk container ship at the Yangshan Deepwater Port, Shanghai.
  • Major industrial such as Hyundai have stopped their production and this has affected the global supply chain.
  • This shutdown has been attributed to the fact that countries are trying to contain the spread of the virus.
  • Around 560 people have been killed and 28,000 were infected with 60 million people are living in lockdown.
  • Maersk, MSC Mediterranean Shipping, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA-CGM have reduced the number of vessels.
  • Many countries have refused ships to dock and are placed on quarantine.
  • The...

http://mfame.guru/how-coronavirus-has-affected-global-shipping-and-trade/

2000 Sea Stranded People Gets A Relief As ‘Coronavirus Feared’ Ship Docks

  • Cruise ship that was stranded at sea as port entry was denied finally has been allowed to dock in Cambodia.
  • The Westerdam, departed Hong Kong on 1 February with 1,455 passengers and 802 crew on board on a two week cruise.
  • The ship was turned away by Thailand, Taiwan, Guam, the Philippines, and Japan.
  • The ship to anchor outside Sihanoukville to allow authorities to conduct health checks on board.
  • The US embassy in Cambodia has sent a team to assist its citizens with planning their journey and...

http://mfame.guru/2000-sea-stranded-people-gets-a-relief-as-coronavirus-feared-ship-docks/

Chinese shipyards may delay deliveries due to coronavirus

Following the coronavirus outbreak, major shipyards in China have started operations, however some of the largest private shipyards in the region still remain closed, according to the news agency Xinhua. In light of the situation, delivery delays are expected even from the most vital shipbuilders.

As the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) reported, the current rate of resumption of work at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding and Jiangnan...

https://safety4sea.com/chinese-shipyards-may-delay-deliveries-due-to-coronavirus/

Covid-19: Confirmed cases on Diamond Princess cross 200 mark

Follow the latest updates of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak on our timeline.

Read about the effect of coronavirus (Covid-19) on cruise ships.

Japanese Health Minister Katsunobu Kato has announced that 44 new cases of the Covid-19 have been identified on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, taking the total count to 218.

On 12 February, a total of 174 cases were confirmed on the cruise ship in addition to the positive case of a quarantine officer.

The new 44 cases were identified from an...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/cases-diamond-princess-cross-200/

How freight forwarders can be legally protected amid coronavirus

Following the rapid developments around the coronavirus, TT Club in collaboration with international lawyers, HFW, outlines how freight forwarders, logistics service providers and other intermediaries can protect themselves legally and minimise their liabilities, while providing a quality service to their customers.

Specifically, the Coronavirus has led to several port disruptions throughout the shipping industry.

The Club alerts that there are restrictions due to labour shortages at ports and...

https://safety4sea.com/how-freight-forwarders-can-be-legally-protected-amid-coronavirus/

Carnival: Coronavirus will have ‘financial’ impact on 2020 earnings

Carnival Corporation issued a statement presenting the company’s forecasts for the future amid the coronavirus outbreak, highlighting that the virus spread may have a financial impact on the companies earnings in 2020.

The company notes that they are closely monitoring the situation, and their priority is the safety of guests and employees, compliance and protecting the environment.

Carnival’s medical teams are closely cooperating with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and...

https://safety4sea.com/carnival-coronavirus-will-have-financial-impact-on-2020-earnings/

Coronavirus affects charterparty agreements

Following the coronavirus outbreak, Philip Woodroffe Senior Claims Adviser, Lawyer, Arendal gave his insight on Gard, about the impacts of the virus upon the charteparty agreements, identifying several questions that each shipowner may have.

How will coronavirus impact on me as a shipowner?

In all respects, it is assumed the charter is an industry-standard time charter subject to English law. It is also assumed that the ship is being asked to call at a port to which the charterers could...

https://safety4sea.com/coronavirus-affects-charterparty-agreements/

BIMCO: Be Cautious of Ship & Crew Travel History As the Virus Spreads!

  • BIMCO issuing daily updates and advisory on the Coronavirus Outbreak
  • Expenses could go up and shippers can face disruptions if shippers aren’t aware.
  • Shippers should be aware of the crew travel history, charter delay clauses and crew composition
  • special care for previous port calls and temperature measurement of people is crucial

The recent coronavirus outbreak has made the shipping world jittery and cautious. All major shipping associations including IMHA has issued advisory. Following the...

http://mfame.guru/bimco-be-cautious-of-ship-crew-travel-history-as-the-virus-spreads/

Retailers now believe sea-air the best way to get their goods out of China

Major retailers awaiting their spring-summer stock are planning to opt for sea-air to get their goods out of China.
The garment industry wants its new season launches into shops before Easter, in eight weeks’ time, but “some 70% to 80% of Chinese factories are still not back up to speed,” said Grant Liddell, business development director for Metro Shipping.
“So there will be at least another week’s delay in production, and a lot …

The post Retailers now believe sea-air the best way to get their...

https://theloadstar.com/retailers-now-believe-sea-air-the-best-way-to-get-their-goods-out-of-china/

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