COVID-19

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

El transporte marítimo pierde 320 millones a la semana por el coronavirus

La International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) cifra en 350 millones de dólares a la semana (unos 320 millones de euros) en ingresos perdidos el impacto del coronavirus en el transporte marítimo mundial. El impacto del virus en el transporte ha sido “sustancial”, afirma la institución en un comunicado. Más de 350.000 contenedores han sido retirados del comercio mundial. Las cadenas de suministro mundiales “siguen sufriendo y siguen existiendo problemas en torno a las cuarentenas de buques en los...

http://elvigia.com/el-transporte-maritimo-pierde-320-millones-a-la-semana-por-el-coronavirus/

American Club Member Alert (Feb 27, 2020) re- Covid-19 guidance now in traditional and simplified Mandarin

American Club Member Alert (Feb 27, 2020) re- Covid-19 guidance now in traditional and simplified Mandarin

FEBRUARY 27, 2020
COVID-19 GUIDANCE NOW IN TRADITIONAL AND SIMPLIFIED MANDARIN
The Club’s recent publication, Infectious Diseases: Charter Party and Other Contractual Considerations, is now available in both simple and traditional Mandarin.  It can be accessed at the website link below, which contains a range of information and updates on infectious diseases, including the COVID-19 virus at:

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/02/27/american-club-member-alert-feb-27-2020-re-covid-19-guidance-now-in-traditional-and-simplified-mandarin/

China Takes Additional Steps To Combat Ship Pollution

  • China to apply ship pollution prevention measures.
  • Operators should be aware of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships.
  • Owners/Operators should also be aware of the requirement that any ship carrying polluting and hazardous cargoes in bulk.
  • Ship above 10,000 GT needs to enter into a pollution clean-up contract with a Ship Pollution Response Organisation (SPRO) before entering a PRC port.
  • The PRC Maritime Safety Agency’s new Measures of...

http://mfame.guru/china-takes-additional-steps-to-combat-ship-pollution/

Novel Coronavirus Bulletin Highlights Implications For Charterparties

  • A bulletin has been issued on novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) by Shipowners Club.
  • It highlights the origins and prevention measures to be taken by vessels.
  • It considers two key clauses that may alter the rights and obligations of shipowners and charterers.
  • BIMCO has also issued an ‘Infectious or Contagious Disease’ clause into future charter parties.
  • Concerned parties may invoke  ‘force majeure’ to relieve itself of its obligations where there is a clause in the contract.

The Shipowners Club has...

http://mfame.guru/novel-coronavirus-bulletin-highlights-implications-for-charterparties/

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