COVID-19

Singapore adopts economic relief measures for maritime

MPA Singapore will provide economic relief to passenger vessel owners and operators, as well as passenger terminal operators, who have seen a drop in passenger volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Extension of 50% port dues concession to passenger vessels

In February 2020, MPA announced a 50% port dues concession to passenger vessels from 1 March to 31 August 2020. MPA will now extend the concession for another four months till 31 December 2020. This will be on top of all existing port dues...

https://safety4sea.com/singapore-adopts-economic-relief-measures-for-maritime/

Paris MoU: Guidance regarding COVID-19 impact

Paris MoU has developed temporary guidance for its Member Authorities during the COVID-19 crisis. The guidance recognises that there is a need to apply flexibility under these special circumstances.

The current situation amid COVID-19 pandemic has made Member Authorities to implement national measures which are affecting the region’s PSC regime.

Acknowledging the crisis within international shipping, Paris MoU work with Member Authorities seeks to protect health and safety of Port State Control...

https://safety4sea.com/paris-mou-guidance-regarding-covid-19-impact/

ABS, ECO conduct first ever remote special survey

On Tuesday, March 24, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) performed the first ever remote special survey utilizing Edison Chouest Offshore’s state-of-the-art Remote Monitoring Center and the platform supply vessel — Cat Island.

The Remote Monitoring Center (RMC) is located in Edison Chouest Offshore’s Cut Off, La., headquarters. Edison Chouest Offshore photo

Chouest’s PSV fleet is capable of providing remote troubleshooting and inspections, which reduces the need for technicians to travel to...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/abs-eco-conduct-first-ever-remote-special-survey/

The Humming of Chinese Industries Return as Rest of the World Reels

  • While much of the world’s output is grinding to a halt because of the coronavirus, China is slowly emerging from its shutdowns.
  • Employees are returning to work, production lines are starting to roll, even in epicenter of Wuhan.
  • Real-time indicators show that China is restarting its industrial complex. Clearly the restart is at an early stage, but things are gradually improving.

China is slowly emerging from its shutdowns by restarting production at factories and resuming some flights while...

http://mfame.guru/the-humming-of-chinese-industries-return-as-rest-of-the-world-reels/

USNS Mercy is ‘Open for Business’ Says Hospital Ship’s Top Doc

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kimberly Wyss, from Ventura, Calif., sanitizes a medical supply shelf aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) on March 28, 2020. US Navy Photo

SAN DIEGO — A day after pulling into its temporary home in the port of Los Angeles the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) Is ready to receive patients and take the pressure off local civilian hospitals inundated by the coronavirus.

“We are open for business today,” Capt. John Rotruck told USNI News by phone Saturday from...

https://news.usni.org/2020/03/29/usns-mercy-is-open-for-business-says-hospital-ships-top-doc

Navy Recruit Tests Positive for Coronavirus at Illinois Boot Camp

Recruits dress off in formation at Recruit Training Command on Feb. 13, 2020. US Navy Photo

A recruit at the Navy’s Illinois boot camp for enlisted sailors has tested positive for COVID-19, the service announced on Saturday.

The prospective sailor is now isolated at a federal hospital outside of Chicago while the Navy is conducting a contact investigation to gauge the potential spread of the virus at the Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes.

“Personnel identified as having close contact with the...

https://news.usni.org/2020/03/29/navy-recruit-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-at-illinois-boot-camp

Αρνητικοί στον Covid 19 οι δύο ναυτικοί του Θεολόγος Π

Ανακοίνωση σχετικά με τα αποτελέσματα των εξετάσεων για τον ιό COVID-19 των δύο Ναυτικών του πλοίου Θεολόγος Π, εξέδωσε πριν από λίγο η Fast Ferries.

Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι τα αποτελέσματα του εργαστηριακού ελέγχου που διενεργήθηκε με ευθύνη του Ε.Ο.Δ.Υ. για τον ιό COVID-19 στους δύο ναυτικούς μέλη του πληρώματος του πλοίου μας Ε/Γ-Ο/Γ Θεολόγος Π, οι οποίοι παρουσίασαν ύποπτα συμπτώματα εχθές 28/3/2020, είναι αμφότερα αρνητικά.

Η εταιρεία μας, συναισθανόμενη την υψηλή ευθύνη της επιτέλεσε στο...

https://nautilia.gr/eidiseis/covid-naftikoi-theologos/

Trump Gives USNS Comfort a Send-Off as Hospital Ship Departs for New York

Supplies and personnel are loaded aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on March 27, 2020. US Navy Photo

USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) pushed off from Naval Station Norfolk, Va., minutes after remarks from President Donald Trump praising the whole of government effort to fight the COVID-19 effort.

“As we gathered today, our country is at war with an invisible enemy. We are marshaling the full power of the American nation, economic,...

https://news.usni.org/2020/03/28/trump-gives-usns-comfort-a-send-off-as-hospital-ship-departs-for-new-york

Foss tugs assist Navy hospital ship in Los Angeles

Yesterday, Foss Maritime tugs assisted the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy as it arrived at the Port of Los Angeles. The Mercy (T-AH 19) departed Naval Station San Diego Monday bound for Los Angeles in support of the nation’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts.   

The Foss tugs Alta June, Bo Brusco,and Arthur Foss, along with Foss sister company AMNAV‘s tug Patricia Ann, met the USNS Mercy at the port’s “Angels Gate” entrance. The tugs escorted her to a security sweep...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/foss-tugs-assist-navy-hospital-ship-in-la/

Britain Suspends IMO 2020 Shipping Fuel Checks Due To COVID-19

  • Britain has suspended checks on ships for compliance with low sulphur fuel regulations.
  • The cut back on inspections is to reduce the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on supply chains.
  • It has created growing logistical problems for freight with many countries under lockdown.
  • Britain’s suspension checks pose a hurdle for implementing IMO regulations.
  • MCA has suspended ship survey and inspection activity.
  • It has also relaxed rules such as extensions on ship certificates needed to enter ports.

Ac...

http://mfame.guru/britain-suspends-imo-2020-shipping-fuel-checks-due-to-covid-19/

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