COVID-19

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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