COVID-19

US Navy School closed after third COVID-19 case

The Training Support Command (TSC) San Diego reported its closure on March 14, after a third Sailor had been positively tested for Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Specifically, the school stated that a sailor from USS Essex that was attending a course at Training Support Command (TSC) San Diego tested positive for COVID-19.

For the time being, the student has been isolated at home and restricted in movement in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines. Moreover, the...

https://safety4sea.com/us-navy-school-closed-after-third-covid-19-case/

Port of Rotterdam efforts’ to minimize COVID-19 impact

Port of Rotterdam is in line with the precautionary measures implemented in the Netherlands for the utmost safety and mitigation of the COVID-19 spread and is always in touch with many nautical providers and companies in a range of consultation processes.

Specifically, as Dr Tedros, WHO Director-General declared the COVID-19 as a global pandemic, the Netherlands followed the rest of the world, implementing measures to contain the spread of the virus.

Therefore, the port is frequently...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-rotterdam-efforts-to-minimize-covid-19-impact/

BIMCO: Guidance From OCIMF On Inspection Practices In Relation To COVID-19

With the aim to keep our members updated on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, BIMCO has reached out to Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) to obtain the guidance they provide to inspectors of the Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE) and Offshore Vessel Inspection Database (OVID).

The SIRE/OVID inspectors conduct inspections of tanker and offshore ships on a regular basis, and the information obtained can help inform our members dealing with tanker and offshore ships....

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/bimco-guidance-from-ocimf-on-inspection-practices-in-relation-to-covid-19/

Shipping companies cancel reefer surcharges for Chinese ports

Container lines are cancelling the implemented surcharges for reefer containers that had Chinese ports as destinations, taking into consideration that the congestion caused by COVID-19 eases.

Specifically, according to Hapag-Lloyd, the congestion in Chinese ports has eased, berthing operations have improved and the terminals have resumed to normal working conditions.

The reefer plug availability has also improved so that the company does not have to divert cargoes on a large scale anymore.

In...

https://safety4sea.com/shipping-companies-cancel-reefer-surcharges-for-chinese-ports/

Australia announces enhanced border arrangements amid COVID-19

The Australian Prime Minister announced the implementation of improved restrictions by midnight of March 15, for those entering from any overseas destination.

Specifically, the restrictions include:

  1. Mandatory self isolation period of 14 days, regardless of the destination a person has come from;
  2. Specific arrangements for people transmitting through to the Pacific Islands;
  3. 30 day ban on cruise ships who have visited foreigh ports before arriving in Australia.

In addition, a conference was also...

https://safety4sea.com/australia-announces-enhanced-border-arrangements-amid-covid-19/

ISSA: Seafarers at risk if ships don’t take supplies amid COVID-19 port restrictions

International Shipsuppliers and Services Association (ISSA) expressed its concerns about seafarers difficult state, as they may be unable to receive essential medical supplies and provisions as the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold around the world.

Specifically, the Association stated that without supplies and provisions vessels need, they may continue their voyage without vital supplies, due to the restrictions imposed by many ports. This means that there is a possibility that...

https://safety4sea.com/issa-seafarers-at-risk-if-ships-dont-take-supplies-amid-covid-19-port-restrictions/

Stena Line proceeds to a 950-job lay off due to COVID-19 impact

Stena Line, ferry company, announced 950 planned job redundancies in Sweden, a measure taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has impacted the company’s passenger operations.

Specifically, the Swedish-based company announced on March 16, Monday, it has seen a substantial effect on its passenger operations as a result of the virus, especially in the Scandinavia region where passenger traffic to Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Germany, and Latvia has been halted “to a large extent,” the company...

https://safety4sea.com/stena-line-proceeds-to-a-950-job-lay-off-due-to-covid-19-impact/

Terminals are open and operating at Long Beach

Port of Long Beach marine terminals are open and operating amid the unfolding health crisis, with regular vessel calls and scheduled work shifts continuing at the nation’s second-busiest seaport.

The Port’s marine terminals are receiving vessel calls and workers are transferring cargo off and on ships under the health-protective directives established by the US Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection, with guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Read here COVID-19’s...

https://container-news.com/terminals-are-open-and-operating-at-long-beach/

BIMCO issues COVID-19 posters to be used onboard

As the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, BIMCO issued posters to be used onboard ships, so that seafarers and any visitors coming onboard are made aware of the precautions to be taken in order to fight against the spread of this disease.

To remind:

https://safety4sea.com/bimco-issues-covid-19-posters-to-be-used-onboard/

COVID-19 travel restrictions affect armed guards placement

Dryad Global express their concern about the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has on placing armed guards onboard vessels, noting that on a large volume of transits through the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea, the embarkation of Armed Security is an unnecessary cost.

As the global pandemic has been affecting the whole world, states are taking measures to restrict the movements of personnel into and within their borders, as many states have already closed their borders to...

https://safety4sea.com/covid-19-travel-restrictions-affect-armed-guards-placement/

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