Dachser USA’s logistics services for the Life Science and Healthcare industry ensure medical cargo arrives safely and on-time despite supply chain disruptions
Dachser USA serving as sponsor and participant at upcoming LogiPharma conference
Atlanta, October 11, 2021 – Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, no industry has required the high levels of precise, sophisticated logistics services as much as the Life Science and Healthcare sector. Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics, a subsidiary of global...
Maritime industry making empty promises on mental health support
A clinical psychologist has challenged the maritime industry to stop making empty promises about helping to improve seafarers’ welfare and mental health.
Occasions like World Mental Health Day (10 October) give shipping companies an excuse to promote themselves as caring employers that want the best for their crew members, according to Charles Watkins.
However, the founder and...
Joint Statement by IMO and ILO highlights need for prompt access for medical assistance for vital key worker seafarers
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) have issued a joint statement calling for port and coastal States to facilitate the prompt disembarkation of seafarers for medical care as a matter of “life or death”; to prioritize seafarers for COVID-19 vaccination; and to designate...
Seafarers Covid Relief Fund hits US$1 million target
Substantial donations from NYK Line and other donors pushes total funds past US$1 million goal; funds urgently distributed to support COVID relief efforts for seafarers and families
LONDON, 17 August, 2021 – The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) has reached its goal of raising US$1 million to provide vital relief for seafarers and their families affected by COVID.
The target...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/17/seafarers-covid-relief-fund-hits-us1-million-target/
Pilatus now offers medevac PC-24s with the EpiShuttle
The global COVID-19 pandemic situation has fueled a growing demand for air transport solutions for infectious patients. To prevent in-flight transmission of viruses to cockpit and cabin crew, infected individuals are transported in an isolation unit known as an EpiShuttle. With its large cargo door and complete...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/05/pilatus-now-offers-medevac-pc-24s-with-the-epishuttle/
Hot Port News from GAC
| Rescheduling of lock gate shutdown |
| 29 Jul 2021, Haldia, India The shutdown of lock gate operations at Haldia previously planned for 31 July has been rescheduled in view of inclement weather. Read more » |
| Vessel movements suspended due to rough weather |
| 29 Jul 2021, Haldia, India Inward and outward vessel movements at Haldia have been cancelled, due to rough weather. Read more » |
| New restrictions on crew disembarkation |
| 29 Jul 2021, Sri Lanka Vess... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/29/hot-port-newsw-from-gac/
Industry & Governments urged to boost vaccination drive as Seafarer Happiness drops to all time low since the beginning of Covid-19
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index from The Mission to Seafarers paints a harrowing picture, with the lack of shore leave causing distress to many
LONDON, 28 July 2021 – The Mission to Seafarers has published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report for the second quarter of 2021, painting a grim picture of seafarer welfare with overall happiness dropping to...
DNV backs crew change programme in South East Asia
Singapore, 28 July 2021 – DNV, the world’s leading classification society and risk management expert, is embarking on an instrumental role in helping to facilitate safe crew changes amid South East Asia’s COVID crisis as an auditor in the multi-party backed CrewSafe programme.
CrewSafe is the creation of the Singapore Shipping Tripartite Alliance Resilience (SG-STAR) Fund Task Force (SFTF), which...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/28/dnv-backs-crew-change-programme-in-south-east-asia/
American Club circular no.16/21 – pre-emploment medical examination (PEME) and COVID-19: an update
| JULY 15, 2021 CIRCULAR NO. 16/21 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS (PEME) AND COVID-19: AN UPDATE |
| The significant restrictions on shipowners’ ability to perform regular crew changes, due to COVID-19, continue to be a challenge for the maritime community. As... |
The Mission to Seafarers launches on board Mental Health Champions Programme
Webinars and podcasts will provide seafarers with confidence to promote wellness at sea and build peer to peer networks on board
London, 22 June 2021: International seafarer welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers has today announced the launch of its new On Board Mental Health Champions webinars and podcast series, as part of its WeCare programme. Created specifically for seafarers, the Mission believes this really...