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IMO seeks UN support concerning “keyworker” designation for seafarers

During a virtual meeting on 1st of April between the IMO Secretary- General Kitack Lim, UN chiefs and the UN Secretary-General, was among others addressed the COVID-19 pandemic situation and its impacts around the maritime industry.

In light of the situation, the IMO- Secretary-General Kitack Lim requested from the United Nations system agencies to provide their support concerning IMO’s request to governments to declare seafarers, port personnel and other crucial maritime workers as key...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-seeks-un-support-concerning-keyworker-designation-for-seafarers/

Increased Ship Strikes Necessitate “A Broader Area for Ships”!

  • Warming ocean temperatures are causing some species of whales to stray more frequently into shipping lanes for food.
  • The number of strikes off California increased threefold in 2018 to at least 10 when compared to previous years.
  • When whales get killed in a ship collision, the fatal ship strikes are dramatically under-reported as they often sink and don’t always wash ashore.
  • scientists and animal lovers have pushed for the International Maritime Organization to step up to protect the whales
  • The...

http://mfame.guru/increased-ship-strikes-necessitate-a-broader-area-for-ships/

CSA: Scrubbers Efficient in Removing Sulphur Emissions Despite Ban Claims

  • Scrubbers are efficient in removing more sulphur from exhaust gas emissions.
  • The statistics are actually more than required by the IMO 2020 sulphur cap regulations.
  • Scrubbers deemed the best intermediate solution until a zero-emission propulsion solution is found.
  • IMO sub-committee finalised its guidelines for the installation and testing of scrubber systems.
  • It covers ‘continuous monitoring requirements and discharge water quality’ and maximum PAH concentration.

According to an article...

http://mfame.guru/csa-scrubbers-efficient-in-removing-sulphur-emissions-despite-ban-claims/

Collective Action Required To Alleviate Stress of Seafarers Amid COVID-19

  • Shipping crews express frustration after being unable to disembark from vessels.
  • Despite their service agreements or contracts have expired.
  • Decision-makers urged to start treating seafarers as ‘key personnel’ during COVID-19.
  • EC plans ‘green lanes’ to allow for the free flow of goods and associated personnel across borders.
  • Urge for collective effort across the shipping sector involving carefully managed crew changes at designated ports.
  • Exemptions to compassionate grounds such as the death...

http://mfame.guru/collective-action-required-to-alleviate-stress-of-seafarers-amid-covid-19/

IMO Postpones Further Meetings

Election press briefing IMO Headquarters

IMO has announced further meeting postponements, in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  • the 7th session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) scheduled to take place from 1 to 5 June 2020;
  • the 70th session of the Technical Cooperation Committee (TC), scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 June 2020.

The postponements are in addition to those already announced previously, namely:

  • the 44th session of the Facilitation Committee (FAL), scheduled to take...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/imo-postpones-further-meetings/

IMO Seeks UN Support Over “Keyworker” Designation For Seafarers

IMO Seeks UN Support Over Keyworker Designation For Seafarers

Mr. Lim made the plea during a virtual meeting (1 April) with other UN chiefs and the UN Secretary-General. The meeting addressed the impact of COVID-19 on, among other things, disruption and restrictions to travel, trade flows, global logistics, supply of food, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.

During the meeting, Mr Lim highlighted the importance of welfare and well-being of maritime personnel and particularly seafarers and the significance of crew changes to support the global supply...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/imo-seeks-un-support-over-keyworker-designation-for-seafarers/

COVID-19: This is not a Drill!

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. 187 countries are affected by the pandemic and the number of confirmed cases stand in the hundreds of thousands. These trying times are likely to persist and measures adopted globally such as travel restrictions are bound to affect us, argue  Michael Hughes, Claims Executive and Rahul Sapra, Senior Surveyor of Standard Club.

In these critical times, the maritime industry and seafarers are on the frontline, ensuring essential...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-covid-19-this-is-not-a-drill/

IMO Urges Governments To Keep Shipping And Supply Chains Open!

  • IMO urged governments to keep shipping and supply chains open.
  • Urged to grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • IMO proposed a series of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities.
  • Calls on governments to designate key workers to carry out essential services.
  • Governments urged to develop their policies and measures to protect public health.

IMO has echoed the shipping industry calls for governments to keep shipping and supply...

http://mfame.guru/imo-urges-governments-to-keep-shipping-and-supply-chains-open/

[Watch] IMO on Tackling COVID-19

Watch ​IMO Secretary-General stressing the vital need to maintain commerce by sea and protect seafarers’ welfare in face of Coronavirus shut down.

Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult the experts in that field for the authenticity of the presentations.

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IMO Urges Keyworker Exemptions For Crew Changes And Repatriations

IMO urges keyworker exemptions for crew changes and repatriations

IMO has echoed shipping industry calls for governments to keep shipping and supply chains open and grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a Circular Letter* issued 30 March 2020, the Organization has distributed a series of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities, proposed by a broad cross-section of global industry associations representing the maritime transportation sector.

The Circular Letter specifically calls on...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/imo-urges-keyworker-exemptions-for-crew-changes-and-repatriations/

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