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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

Coronavirus Guideline

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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