COVID-19

Head of NY/NJ port positively tested for COVID-19

The Executive Director of New York and New Jersey confirmed that the head of the Port Authority has been positively tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) and has been self-quarantined.

Specifically, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo stated that Rick Cotton may have contracted the virus at one of the authority’s international airports.

In addition, the Port Authority issued a statement informing that for the time being Mr. Cotton remains asymptomatic and is in self-quarantine at his home, maintaining a...

https://safety4sea.com/head-of-ny-nj-port-positively-tested-for-covid-19/

Navy Bars Families From Recruit, Officer Graduations Over Coronavirus Concerns

Recruits march in formation due to inclement weather at Recruit Training Command on Feb. 13, 2020. US Navy Photo

Concerns over spreading COVID-19 strain of coronavirus caused the Navy to bar families from attending boot camp and officer candidate school graduations and to cancel Liberty for graduates, the Navy Recruitment Training Command announced Monday.

The policy, first posted to the command’s Facebook page, starts with Friday’s scheduled graduation ceremonies. The graduations will continue...

https://news.usni.org/2020/03/09/navy-bars-families-from-recruit-officer-graduations-over-coronavirus-concerns

United Arab Emirates ceases cruise operations due to COVID-19

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the Federal Transport Authority of the United Arab Emirates informed that will postpone all scheduled cruise operations at the country’s ports to and from Iran, in order to prevent the spread of the disease.

In fact, UAE authorities take precautionary measures to ensure strict monitoring and prevention of the spread of the coronavirus, by deciding to:

  • Suspend Ferry services to and from IRAN until further notice from the Federal Transport Authority.
  • Ship masters should...

https://safety4sea.com/united-arab-emirates-ceases-cruise-operations-due-to-covid-19/

Update: Information on access to Chinese shipyards and ports

Following the latest updates concerning Chinese ports, the Korean Register issued new updates concerning Chinese ports and shipyards, keeping in mind that the mainland China is facing many challenges due to COVID-19 and the shipping industry has to be cautious.

Shanghai Branch Office

  • New Times Shipyard

Access after a Coronavirus Test.

Korean people were not permitted to enter their apartments due to the chinese residents’ opposition. For Korean, hotel reservations are impossible.

  • Chengxi Shipyard

https://safety4sea.com/update-information-on-access-to-chinese-shipyards-and-ports/

7 tips to cope with COVID-19 stress

The feeling of unknown and the discussions around the rapid spread of the COVID-19 have a huge impact on the health and psychology of people, who are concerned about themselves and their loved ones. Thus, to deal with the stress arising from the coronavirus issue, it is advisable to follow the tips below.

As the COVID-19 cases exceeded the 100,000, the World Health Organization issued a statement according to which “the spread of this virus can be significantly slowed or even reversed through...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-7-tips-to-cope-with-covid-19-stress/

12 COVID-19 cases reported on Nile River cruise vessel

The Egyptian Health Ministry and the World Health Organization announced that officials identified 12 asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 amongst passengers aboard a cruise ship on the Nile River.

Specifically, it is reported that a former passenger from the vessel, a Taiwanese national with dual US citizenship, was positively tested for COVID-19 after returning home, prompting tests of those currently onboard.

Local media stated that the travel plan began in Aswan and ended in Luxor, a popular cruise...

https://safety4sea.com/12-covid-19-cases-reported-on-nile-river-cruise-vessel/

US considers discouraging cruise trips amid COVID-19 rise

In light of the increased cases the US has to deal with, it is reported that the US is discussing about ways to discourage US travellers from taking cruises, as part of Trump’s administration efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Spefically, Reuters, citing four anonymous sources, reported that although there is no decision made yet, a meeting was conducted between Vice President Mike Pence, who is in charge of leading the US response to the coronavirus, and the cruise industry.

The...

https://safety4sea.com/us-considers-discouraging-cruise-trips-amid-covid-19-rise/

COVID-19 to bring $320 billion of trade losses

In light of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Allianz issued a research considering that the disease will bring greater impacts, worst than those of the US-China trade war. In fact, the research reveals that the losses of trade in good and services may amount $320 billion per quarter following the business disruption.

Specifically, researchers expect that the COVID-19 outbreak will act as a major trade barrier in 2020. According to their calculations, the restriction measures against the disease,...

https://safety4sea.com/covid-19-to-bring-320-billion-of-trade-losses/

Lessons learned from fatal one metre

During hold-cleaning operations, the crew were using a ladder and a high-pressure water jet to remove cargo residue from the sloping upper hopper bulkhead. The crew member on the ladder lost his balance and fell backwards on to the tank top, striking his head.

As the Nautical Institute reports, the ladder was secured at the top by a rope and was stabilised by a crew member at the bottom. Another crew member climbed the ladder and directed the water-jet on to the bulkhead to remove cargo residue.

T...

https://safety4sea.com/lessons-learned-from-fatal-one-metre/

CLIA forces strict measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

Following the COVID-19 outbreak, during a discussion with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) informed that will force more strict procedures onboard, while put medical resources and screening temperatures within embarkation.

In fact, the meeting was held at Fort Lauderdale, Florida as representatives discussed and provided their recommendations around the COVID-19 crisis.

CLIA informed that will...

https://safety4sea.com/clia-forces-strict-measures-amid-covid-19-outbreak/

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