Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Turkish ports adopt safety measures

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Turkey has adopted necessary measures to protect the ports against the coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China.

The coronavirus epidemic has so far killed 427 and infected 20,623 people. There are no known cases of the virus in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city.

Ambarli Coast Health Inspection Center in-charge Murat Serdar Karadeniz said: “We have already taken our precautions against all chemical, biological or radiological...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/coronavirus-turkish-ports-safety/

North P&I Club Launches Digital Tool To Help Stay Updated With Coronavirus Outbreak

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North P&I Club has launched a new digital tool that will help shipowners and operators track the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak.

North P&I Club has developed its MyGlobeView platform – an interactive map which Members use to identify commercial risks and physical threats to shipping around the world – so that it now can provide live updates as to the number of confirmed cases of the virus, countries at risk and what to look out for.

The software, which sources its data from the World Health...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/north-pi-club-launches-digital-tool-to-help-stay-updated-with-coronavirus-outbreak/

Smart tools to monitor Coronavirus spread

The newly identified Coronavirus has made world headlines given its rapid spread and as number of infected or dead people keeps on increasing. To closely monitor the situation and keep track of the incidents and fatalities two applications have been launched.
WHO notes that the key principles on reducing the risk of transmission:
  • Avoiding close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.
  • Frequent handwashing, especially after direct contact with ill people or their...

https://safety4sea.com/smart-tools-to-monitor-coronavirus-spread/

‘Lehman-type’ Moment? Analysts Warn Markets Are Complacent Over Coronavirus Risk!

  • Perret-Green highlighted that at the end of 2002, the Chinese GDP was estimated at around $1.5 trillion, 4% of global GDP.
  • By the end of 2019, this was $14.3 trillion and over 16% of global GDP.
  • In the aftermath of the SARS outbreak, China was still experiencing rapid growth having just joined the World Trade Organization (WTO).

According to an article published in CNBC news, Chinese officials on Tuesday confirmed that the death toll from the virus, which originated in the city of Wuhan, had...

https://mfame.guru/lehman-type-moment-analysts-warn-markets-are-complacent-over-coronavirus-risk/

ICS Issues Guidance To Shipowners In The Face Of Corona Virus

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global shipping body representing 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, is advising its members to take steps that limit the spread of the novel Corona Virus (2019-nCov). The instructions reflect advice given from the World Health Organisation (WHO), who stated that if certain measures are taken, there should be no “unnecessary restrictions of international traffic”, meaning ports and global shipping can continue to operate.

Guy Platten, the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/ics-issues-guidance-to-shipowners-in-the-face-of-corona-virus/

Philippines activates disembarkation ban plan to fight Coronavirus

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) announced on 3 February the ban of the disembarkation of vessel crews while docked at any PPA-controlled ports.

PPA likewise canceled all visitation privileges given to relatives of Filipino seafarers to board as well as boarding privileges of non-government organizations extending emotional and spiritual help to seafarers.

PPA made the decision in order to protect Philippine borders from further contamination with the deadly Novel Coronavirus Acute...

https://container-news.com/philippines-activates-disembarkation-ban-plan-to-fight-coronavirus/

How coronavirus affects shipping: Everything you need to know

The Coronavirus outbreak has set the shipping industry into a frenzy, with major shipping stakeholders issuing guidance and recommendations, ports halting operations until further notice and a feeling of uncertainty on how this emergency will be dealt with.

Coronavirus definition:

The virus was firstly detected in the central city of Wuhan, China. It causes a type of pneumonia and includes signs of infection including respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-how-coronavirus-affects-shipping-everything-you-need-to-know/

Coronavirus: 6 tips to stay protected and not infected

The Novel Coronavirus outbreak has made headlines from late December when the first victim of the virus was reported in Wuhan, a city in China. Spreading rapidly, the virus is the top priority for the shipping industry with many key players following the tips issued by the World Health Organization on protection and safety.

Common signs of the Coronavirus include

  • respiratory symptoms,
  • fever,
  • cough,
  • shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.

In more severe cases, infection can cause...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-coronavirus-6-tips-to-stay-protected-and-not-infected/

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