COVID-19

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/

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/

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/

Debunking 7 myths around COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak is worrying people around the globe resulting to assumptions and myths. Therefore, the World Health Organization published seven myths around the outbreak, providing an explanation of why these assumptions are not real and what are the steps to follow to be safe.

#1 Cold weather and snow cannot kill the new coronavirus.

It is reported that the COVID-19 cannot be extinguished by cold weather. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, despite the...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-debunking-7-myths-around-covid-19/

Costa Fortuna will call Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) confirm that the Singapore-based Costa Fortuna will arrive at Singapore, as one of the scheduled calls made by cruise ships at the terminals.

MPA Singapore reports that the cruise ship began its ourney from Singapore disinfected, while all the passengers onboard had completed pre-embarkation checks based on prevailing policies for travel history and temperature screening as required by the cruise line and the...

https://safety4sea.com/costa-fortuna-will-call-singapore/

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/

How A Shipowner Must Navigate Through COVID-19?

  • CCDCP revealed that the fatality rate of those positively tested for coronavirus increases with age.
  • People between 10-39 have a 0.2% rate of dying and rose to 3.6% in the 60-69 group.
  • It rose to 8% among those aged 70 to 79 and 14.8% in their 80s or older.
  • Nautilus reported that crew members have to taken care of by the owners.
  • Only persons cleared by port authorities will be allowed onboard.
  • The virus may affect shipbuilding causing delays to both yards and shipowners.
  • Force majeure is...

http://mfame.guru/how-a-shipowner-must-navigate-through-covid-19/

WHO Warns of Surgical Mask Shortage As the Coronavirus Spreads!

  • As China Coronavirus cases become stable concerns rise in other countries especially South Korea and Iran, says WHO
  • the death percentage from COVID19 is around 4% which is higher than seasonal flu rate and it varies according to the country you are in
  • Surgical masks use have increased six-fold due to the coronavirus outbreak and soon there will be a shortage
  • WHO has instructed governments to increase production and decrease the price of surgical masks.

In a  major development, the World Health...

http://mfame.guru/who-warns-of-surgical-masks-shortage-as-the-coronavirus-spreads/

ICS Issues New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance For Shipping Industry

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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued brand new guidance for the global shipping industry to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The comprehensive 22-page document has been produced in collaboration with prominent international bodies including:

  • The World Health Organization (WHO)
  • The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
  • The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
  • The International Maritime Health Association (IMHA)

Among a raft of...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/ics-issues-new-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-shipping-industry/

BIMCO: COVID-19 And Its Consequences On Shipbuilding Contracts

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The spread of the COVID-19 virus is causing significant issues in the shipbuilding industry, but English law has no general concept of force majeure, and this is a key factor in the relationship between shipyards and shipowners.

Shipyards are facing disruption to newbuilding, repair and conversion projects due to the impact of the virus on their labour force and the ability of their subcontractors to meet their commitments to supply materials and equipment necessary for the completion of such...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/bimco-covid-19-and-its-consequences-on-shipbuilding-contracts/

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