COVID-19

Industry Opts Remote Surveys To Face New COVID-19 Outbreak Challenges

  • LISCR opts for RINA’s remote surveys on the rise amid COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Decision of LISCR to be shortly be followed by other Flag Administrations.
  • Remote surveys ensure operational continuity, protecting personnel from exposure to the virus, while also increasing efficiency.

The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) opts to use RINA’s remote technology for inspections of Liberian flagged vessels amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reports Safety4Sea.

Other flag administrations to...

https://mfame.guru/industry-opts-remote-surveys-to-face-new-covid-19-outbreak-challenges/

Managing Crisis: COVID-19 And The Threat To Critical National Infrastructure

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In the midst of uncertainty and significant risk to people’s health, it is clear that the need for robust and accurate screening and testing of COVID-19 is needed now more than ever.

The social and health implications of COVID-19 have already been well documented. However, what still remains largely unclear, is how badly our Critical National Infrastructure and supply chain is going to suffer and what measures can be put in place to preserve it, especially offshore.

It is imperative that workers...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/managing-crisis-covid-19-and-the-threat-to-critical-national-infrastructure/

US Navy relieves Commander of vessel after COVID-19 letter leaks

On Thursday, April 2, the US Navy relieved the commander of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, who wrote a scathing letter that leaked to the public asking the Navy for stronger measures to control a COVID-19 outbreak onboard the ship.

Specifically, Reuters informed of the captain’s removal, after it was announced by acting U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly, who said the commander exercised poor judgment.

Modly added that the letter that was sent through the chain of command, was not...

https://safety4sea.com/us-navy-relieves-commander-of-vessel-after-covid-19-letter-leaks/

Florida allows two COVID-19 positive cruise ships dock

According to Reuters, Florida authorities recently informed that are prepared to allow the two Holland America COVID-19 positive cruise ships to enter and berth at the Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale after 27 days stranded at sea.

In light of the situation, local, state and federal officials held a meeting so as to finalize a plan which will need a further approval from the Broward County Commission.

“If the experts forming the operational plans are going to unanimously agree to it, it’s...

https://safety4sea.com/florida-allows-two-covid-19-positive-cruise-ships-dock/

COVID-19 positive cruise ship denies to leave Western Australia

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan urged the cruise ship “Artania”, which is docked in Fremantle, to leave the port amid fears that more potential coronavirus cases may harm the state’s health system.

Although most of the Artania’s passengers have returned back home, there are still 12 passengers and 460 foreign crew onboard.

According to several reports, 41 of the cruise ship’s passengers and crew have been tested COVID-19 positive and they are being treated...

https://safety4sea.com/covid-19-positive-cruise-ship-denies-to-leave-western-australia/

Global Maritime Charity Stella Maris Asks Cruise Ship Crews To ‘Not Lose Hope’

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Global maritime charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) has reached out to cruise ship crew members as many are left stranded on board with vessels not being allowed to berth at ports.

In a letter sent to cruise companies Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises and Grandi Navi Veloci, Stella Maris Genoa Director Deacon Massimo Franzi told crew members, “You are not alone… you are not abandoned. Do not lose hope.”

“In this difficult period, full of fear and uncertainty, we remind you that even if you...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/global-maritime-charity-stella-maris-asks-cruise-ship-crews-to-not-lose-hope/

Ports Declare “Force Majeure” Amid Coronavirus Crisis

  • Indian Ports declare Force Majeure due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Indian LNG importers Petronet LNG, Gujarat State Petroleum, and GAIL have also issued force majeure notices.
  • India has asked its ports to waive demurrage and other charges for any delays in arrival, berthing and other operations of ships caused by the lockdown.

Prompted by the unforeseen delays in the delivery of cargoes and other port-related services as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, some of the Indian ports have...

http://mfame.guru/ports-declare-force-majeure-amid-coronavirus-crisis/

IMO Issues Guidance For Delays In Newbuild Vessel Deliveries Due To COVID-19

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released guidance for cases when COVID-19 results in unforeseen delays in the delivery of newbuild bulk carriers and oil tankers originally scheduled to be delivered before 1 July 2020. The guidance is particularly relevant to shipbuilders, equipment suppliers, shipowners, surveyors and service engineers.

The epidemic of the coronavirus infection has to a large extend been unexpected, and its impact is far beyond the control of shipowners and...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/imo-issues-guidance-for-delays-in-newbuild-vessel-deliveries-due-to-covid-19/

BPA examines employment implications for UK ports

Following the global quarantine and lockdown measures, the British Ports Authority (BPA) launched a new information resource for the UK ports managing the COVID-19 crisis.

Specifically, the BPA has been working flat-out to boost and support the industry amid the current situations, with regular calls and correspondence with the UK and devolved Governments on everything from business support and key workers, to security and fishing.

To better assist the British ports, BPA asked the ports and...

https://safety4sea.com/bpa-examines-employment-implications-for-uk-ports/

VIDEO: Hombre intenta estrellar tren contra el USNS Mercy por sospechas de coronavirus

Un hombre fue arrestado por presuntamente descarrilar intencionalmente un tren a toda velocidad cerca del USNS Mercy, el barco hospital atracado en el puerto de Los Ángeles, porque sospechaba de sus vínculos con COVID-19 y una posible toma del gobierno, según una Denuncia criminal federal. Eduardo...

https://fullavantenews.com/a-man-tries-to-crash-a-train-into-the-usns-mercy-over-coronavirus-suspicions/?lang=es

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