Crew Changes

Ocean Cargo Passing Through Coronavirus Fallout! Journey To Continue?

  • Containerized-goods supply shock and bulk-commodity demand shock shown up both centered in China and driven by temporary closures.
  • Containerized-goods demand shock centered in developed Western nations, driven by social distancing and quarantines. 
  • Crew change, crew infections, port restrictions and canal transit are some of the risks faced currently.
  • Shipping groups urged that countries designate ship crew as “key workers” and grant them exemptions from travel restrictions.

Ocean shipping...

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Singapore Releases Additional Measures Against Imported COVID-19 Risks

  • Singapore announces additional measures against COVID-19.
  • All short-term visitors, from anywhere in the world, will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore. 
  • Port of Singapore remains open for cargo operations and marine services, including shipyard repairs.
  • Singapore has ceased port calls for all cruise vessels since 13 March 2020.
  • The NEA Port Health requires all vessels arriving at Singapore to submit the Maritime Declaration of Health Form.
  • PSA and Jurong Port are also taking...

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Crew Change & Supplies Crunch Disrupting Shipping As COVID19 Port Restrictions Widens

According to a Splash247 report, crews keen to either get home or start work are facing unprecedented delays with the trade union, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), giving the effective green light for shipmanagers and owners to extend time onboard through to April 16.

No Challenge To Contract Extensions

In a letter seen by Splash that was sent yesterday to all its affiliates penned by ITF’s maritime coordinator, Jacqueline Smith, the trade union states: “In order to mitigate...

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