COVID-19

Cyprus sets new measures for its operations amid COVID-19

In order to support shipping companies and owners of Cyprus, the region’s Shipping Deputy Ministry has put in place new measures for its operations, addressing the difficulties encountered due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

In fact, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry has put in place special arrangements for its smooth operation and the effective provision of services to its clients and collaborators (Circular No. 6/2020).

To remain fully operational and provide its high-quality services, SDM has issued...

https://safety4sea.com/cyprus-sets-new-measures-for-its-operations-amid-covid-19/

Panama Maritime Authority extends statutory certification & services

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Panama Maritime Authority issued a marine notice informing all Shipowners, Operators and Recognized Organizations on how to proceed in case of requests for postponements extension of statutory certification & services.

In fact, this exceptional measures are taken essentially in response to the current shut-downs, lock downs, and travel restrictions, implemented by several States worldwide as Panama Maritime Authority allows its Recognized Organizations to:

1....

https://safety4sea.com/panama-maritime-authority-extends-statutory-certification-services/

MSC suggests short sea shipping solution

MSC says its short sea services in Europe can help meet any present and future domestic and foreign trade demands, especially as Covid-19 crisis remains and challenges the shipping environment.

The Geneva-based company believes that short sea shipping can be a reliable alternative to road transport across land borders during the coronavirus period with strong measures causing disruptions and slowdowns to intra-European trade and traffic, while border closures and strict controls are leading to...

https://container-news.com/msc-suggests-short-sea-shipping-solution/

IMO seeks UN support concerning “keyworker” designation for seafarers

During a virtual meeting on 1st of April between the IMO Secretary- General Kitack Lim, UN chiefs and the UN Secretary-General, was among others addressed the COVID-19 pandemic situation and its impacts around the maritime industry.

In light of the situation, the IMO- Secretary-General Kitack Lim requested from the United Nations system agencies to provide their support concerning IMO’s request to governments to declare seafarers, port personnel and other crucial maritime workers as key...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-seeks-un-support-concerning-keyworker-designation-for-seafarers/

ECSA warns that EU shipping reaches ‘breaking point’

During their meeting on 2 April, ECSA’s Board of Directors requested governments and Brussels to take action and adopt a rescue and recovery plan concerning the maritime field, which is now coming close to collapse following the COVID-19 impacts.

According to Claes Berglund, ECSA´s President, the European shipping has reached a breaking point. In fact, on the surface, trade continues to flow but below the surface, crews are being challenged enormously.

Furthermore, financing really needs to be...

https://safety4sea.com/ecsa-warns-that-eu-shipping-reaches-breaking-point/

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

COVID-19 Threat Reshapes Marine Boot Camp; Celebrations Will Have to Wait

New recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit training Battalion, receive a Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) brief at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 30, 2020. US Marine Corps 

SAN DIEGO — When the newest Marines leave the parade deck after Friday’s graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, they will be heading to Camp Pendleton, Calif., on orders to directly report to their first training course as bona fide Marines.

No Friday lunch celebration with...

https://news.usni.org/2020/04/03/covid-19-threat-reshapes-marine-boot-camp-celebrations-will-have-to-wait

Navigating a Steady Course : Namdock Announces Covid-19 Lockdown Measures

Namdock Acting CEO Heritha Nankole Muyoba

The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted organisations on both a global and local scale. Astute governments, as well as public and private sector organisations worldwide, are adapting at a rapid rate to mitigate the health and economic impacts of the Novel Coronavirus.

Established ship repair and wholly Namibian-owned company Namdock, strategically located on the west coast of Africa in Walvis Bay, has the health and wellbeing not only of  its local and international client and supplier base,...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/04/03/navigating-a-steady-course-namdock-announces-covid-19-lockdown-measures/

European shipbuilding sector calls for urgent support due to COVID-19 crisis

In the light of COVID-19, SEA Europe, which represents close to 100% of the European shipbuilding industry in 16 nations, calls for urgent, tailor-made sectoral support to safeguard the survival of Europe’s strategic maritime technology industry.

In a press statement issued today, SEA Europe highlighted that ”If EU fails to adopt tailored-made sectoral policies and financial measures in support of Europe’s maritime technology sector, there is a big risk for
to lose the remaining part of its...

https://safety4sea.com/european-shipbuilding-sector-calls-for-urgent-support-due-to-covid-19-crisis/

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