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Seafarers denied medical care for serious conditions, ICS warns

1 June 2020

Photo: by Sasin Taipchai from Pixabay

Cases of seafarers being denied medical care for conditions unrelated to COVID-19 have been reported to the International Chamber of Shipping.

The body, which describes the news as “alarming”, has observed that there are cases of seafarers being refused entry to port or, in some cases, being denied evacuation for over four days.

“This is simply not acceptable,” said Guy Platten, Secretary General of the ICS.

In a recent webinar, held on May 28 by the World...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/seafarers-denied-medical-care-for-serious-conditions-ics-warns/

Al Kuwait appears to have been correctly handled and shipping must continue

1 June 2020

Photo by Coleur from Pixabay.

The Al Kuwait livestock carrier (IMO:9590931) which arrived in Fremantle with crew suffering from COVID-19 has been subject to some loud and alarmist commentary from people who should know better.

From the information publicly available it seems that the crew and the officials acted correctly, with proper notifications being made in a timely manner to the appropriate authorities.

When it was understood that there were people aboard with a potentially serious medical...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/al-kuwait-appears-to-have-been-correctly-handled-and-shipping-must-continue/

Help transport workers, UN heads urge world governments

29 May 2020

Pictured: the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization, a specialised agency of the United Nations, in London, UK. Photo: supplied by the IMO.

Governments around the world have been urged by the heads of three specialised UN agencies to ease crew change restrictions at seaports and airports, and to designate maritime, aviation and logistics personnel as key workers.

Kitack Lim, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, together with Fang Liu, the head of...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/help-transport-workers-un-heads-urge-world-governments/

Northern Territory allows international crew changes

21 May 2020

Pictured: the flag of the Northern Territory; Graphic: Clker Free Vector Images from Pixabay

New rules issued today will allow shipping companies to change over crews in the Northern Territory, Australia. The new directions also preserve the exemption from mandatory quarantine for seafarers.

Restriction… and exemption

The rules in Northern Territory follow a now familiar format: there is a broad sweeping rule or restriction and that is followed by a broad exemption for certain classes of people...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/northern-territory-allows-international-crew-changes/

DHS says maritime workers considered ‘essential’ during COVID-19 closures

23 March 2020

Barge tows transit the Colorado River Locks near Matagorda, Texas. USACE photo.

Maritime workers — including those working on barges, in energy transportation and at ports — are considered “essential employees” and should report to work even under state or local shelter-in-place or stay-at-home restrictions designed to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a list Thursday of “essential critical infrastructure workers” to help state and local officials identify those who...

https://www.workboat.com/uncategorized/dhs-says-maritime-workers-considered-essential-during-covid-19-closures/

Transnet Action Plan for the Prevention of the Coronavirus

31 January 2020

In line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) efforts to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, Transnet SOC Ltd has implemented additional procedures for all vessels entering South African ports.

The Coronavirus has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health
Organisation.

Transnet is the custodian of ports and terminals in the country and it is responsible for
monitoring all vessels. This is done through its divisions, the Transnet National Ports Authority
and Transnet...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/01/31/transnet-action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-the-coronavirus/

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