Coronavirus

Philippine ports remain open to all ships despite Coronavirus

Despite the recent developments brought by global Coronavirus outbreak, Philippines announced that its ports remain open to all ships, either coming from China or not, to avoid disruptions in the cargo supply chain. However, the crew of ships arriving from China will not be allowed to disembarking.

Coronavirus emerged late last year in China’s Wuhan city and has evolved in a fast-spreading outbreak that has killed nearly 500 people in the country.

Coronavirus: 6 tips to stay protected and not...

https://safety4sea.com/philippine-ports-remain-open-to-all-ships-despite-coronavirus/

Coronavirus: ten cases confirmed on cruise ship in Japan

Follow the latest updates of the outbreak on our timeline.

Ten guests have tested positive for the coronavirus in the Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess cruise ship, which is stationed at Yokohama, Japan.

On 4 February, Japanese health authorities quarantined the cruise ship after a passenger tested positive for the coronavirus in Hong Kong, China.

The epidemic began in Wuhan, China, and has so far killed 492 and infected 24,527 people in 28 countries, including China.

Operated by Carnival Japan,...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/coronavirus-ten-cases-japan/

Coronavirus: Philippines prohibits crew to leave Chinese ships

Follow the latest updates of the outbreak on our timeline.

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has said that ships coming from China and Special Administrative Regions (SARs) can call at the country’s ports.

However, the crew on the vessel will not be allowed to leave and visitors will not be permitted at any of the ports managed by PPA to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China, and has so far killed 492 people, including one in the Philippines,...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/coronavirus-philippines-crew-chinese-ships/

Major Shipping Organizations (ICS, Gard) Issues Coronavirus Notice!

According to an article published in GARD, in response to the Chinese authorities having identified a cluster of novel Coronavirus in Wuhan City, China, the WHO, in a statement issued on 23 January 2020, said that the outbreak does not yet constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) at this stage.

Review of the situation

It also plans to review the situation in a matter of days. At the same time, the WHO assessed the public health risk of this event to be very high in...

http://mfame.guru/novel-coronavirus-update-notice-issued-for-ports/

Japan in Hopes of Finding the Coronavirus Vaccine

Japan Times reports that the National Institute of Infectious Diseases has succeeded in cultivating and isolating the new coronavirus, first reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

The virus has been isolated from a person in Japan who has been confirmed to have the virus.

Vaccine development

Using the isolated virus, the institute will start work to develop a vaccine and a drug for the coronavirus, as well as a test kit capable of quick diagnosis.

It will also offer the isolated virus to...

http://mfame.guru/japan-in-hopes-of-finding-the-coronavirus-vaccine/

Japanese ferry as a quarantine vessel for coronavirus

In light of the coronavirus outbreak situation, the Japanese Ministry of Defense recently informed that has prepared a 17.000 GT ferry vessel, in order to provide temporary accommodation for Japanese nationals who return from China.

In fact, the chartered ferry named as “Hakuou”, has berthed at Yokosuka Naval Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, following Ministry’s request.

For the records, the 17.000-ton ferry is generally used to transport Japan Self-Defense Forces units.

Although, Hakuou has been sent...

https://safety4sea.com/japanese-ferry-as-a-quarantine-vessel-for-coronavirus/

Cruise Ships Slammed With Coronavirus Fear

  • A cruise ship visiting Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province has been discovered that 3 passengers diagnosed with coronavirus.
  • Another cruise ship has been placed under quarantine after a man was tested positive for coronavirus.

According to an article published in Maritime Bulletin, Vietnamese authorities had to come to that a cruise ship had 3 passengers diagnosed with coronavirus.

Cruise ship passengers affected

The cruise ship ‘World Dream’ visiting Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, Gulf of...

http://mfame.guru/cruise-ships-slammed-with-coronavirus-fear/

Coronavirus outbreak may cost China’s ports six million teu in Q1

The Chinese government’s decision to extend the new year holiday to 9 and 10 February, as it battles to contain the coronavirus outbreak, could lead to a 0.7% decline in global port throughput, according to new analysis from Alphaliner.
And the consultant says the reduction of China’s factory output as a result of the extended holiday is likely to lead to Chinese ports losing some 6m teu in volumes in the …

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