Less navigation traffic. Worrying about loved ones at home. Temperature checks. Praying to stay healthy. Impossible to social distance. Lots of hand washing. Access to vessels restricted.
These are some of the concerns and observations posted by mariners on WorkBoat.com and Facebook over the past few days after we asked what life was like for mariners since the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic started to spread across the U.S.
Many said that their work continues as usual, although they are...
According to a LoadStar article written by Sam Whelan, the shipping industry has called for seafarers to be designated as key workers, to keep vital maritime supply chains flowing.
What is it?In a joint letter to the UN, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) say the world’s governments must ensure ports remain open, while facilitating crew changes with as few obstacles as possible.
They wrote: “Every month, around 100,000 seafarers...
http://mfame.guru/seafarers-key-workers-supply-chains-essential-service-says-ics/
Western Australia’s Police Commissioner has amended his Self-Quarantine Directions, issued last week, to allow shipping companies to change crews in the State.
On-signing and off-signing ship crews now fall within the category of “essential service” workers, which are exempt from the emergency Self-Quarantine Directions. They...
ICS and ITF have urged governments to ensure uninterrupted crew changes amid the coronavirus crisis.
The issue of crew change that has arisen due to the coronavirus should be of particular concern, ICS said.