Seafarers Are Key Workers

More States Join IMO Call To Designate Seafarers As Key Workers

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Forty-five IMO Member States and one Associate Member* have now designated seafarers as key workers, which is a key step in resolving the ongoing crew change crisis. In a circular letter issued on 14 December, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim calls on Member States that have not yet done so to take action as a matter of urgency.

Key worker designation for seafarers is essential to exempt these professionals from specific COVID-related travel restrictions, allowing them to travel between their...

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IMO Welcomes UN Resolution On Keyworker Seafarers

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UN General Assembly Resolution calls for seafarer key worker designation and implementation of crew change protocols; IMO Secretary-General urges priority vaccination.

The United Nations General Assembly has called on UN Member States to designate seafarers and other marine personnel as key workers and to implement relevant measures to allow stranded seafarers to be repatriated and others to join ships, and to ensure access to medical care.

In a resolution on international cooperation to address...

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Regional WA crew changes now virtually impossible

Pictured: seafarers silhouetted against the sunset. Ship crews around the world will continue to suffer because of polices, rules and restrictions like those of the WA Government.
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Western Australia’s almost complete re-write of its crew change rules earlier this week now means it is almost impossible to carry out a crew change anywhere in WA except Perth. And even there, it is not easy.

Crew changes now really only possible in Perth

On-signing seafarers can fly into...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/regional-wa-crew-changes-now-virtually-impossible/

Global consumer goods CEOs warn of supply chain disruption; interruption “could push companies and countries over the edge”

Major global manufacturers and retailers of essential consumer goods, including food and hygiene products, have warned that anti-COVID restrictions in the maritime industry are “creating [a] huge disruption to global supply chains – including those for critical goods such as food and hygiene”.

Governments must ensure the continued supply of goods

In an open letter to António Guterres, the head of the United Nations, the 31 CEOs of global-scale consumer goods companies, have called upon world...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/global-consumer-goods-ceos-warn-of-supply-chain-disruption-interruption-could-push-companies-and-countries-over-the-edge/

Photos: Singapore Crew Change Cases Cross 13000 Approvals

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The annual Day of the Seafarer pays tribute to seafarers and acknowledges the contributions they have been making in maintaining the flow of goods. During this trying time of COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recognizes the challenges seafarers face and has been working with the industry, unions, and seafarer missions to address their needs, wherever possible.

Image Credits: mpa.gov.sg

MPA has been facilitating an increasing number of crew change requests for...

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IMO: Day Of The Seafarer Highlights Sacrifice Of Key Workers At Sea During Pandemic

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The 2020 Day of the Seafarer pays tribute to unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic: the seafarers who continue to carry essential goods despite facing tremendous challenges, including being stranded on board. Organized by IMO, this year’s campaign calls on governments to take action and formally recognize seafarers as key workers.

On 25 June every year, the Day of the Seafarer turns the spotlight on the contribution seafarers make to world trade. With the global fight against the COVID-19...

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IMO Declares Day Of The Seafarer (2020) Theme – Seafarers Are Key Workers

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​Seafarers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines and medical supplies. However, the crisis has led to difficult working conditions for seafarers, including uncertainties and difficulties about port access, re-supply, crew changeovers and repatriation.

This year, the Day of the Seafarer campaign calls on Member States to recognize seafarers as key workers – and to provide them with the support,...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/imo-declares-day-of-the-seafarer-2020-theme-seafarers-are-key-workers/

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