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COVID19 Port State Control Guidance from USCG, Indian Ocean MoU & Tokyo MoU

The USCG issued guidance regarding the difficulties the international shipping and transportation industry is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports Safety4sea.

Noting the impact of the COVID-19 the member Authorities of Indian Ocean MOU has agreed to consider the issue of extending periods of service on board ships and accept there may be a need to apply flexibility under the circumstances.

Guidance for dealing with COVID-19 impact

As a general principal requests would be considered on a...

http://mfame.guru/covid19-port-state-control-guidance-from-uscg-indian-ocean-mou-tokyo-mou/

Container ship runs aground on Mississippi River

A Liberian-flagged container ship ran aground near mile marker 81 of the Mississippi River, in the early morning hours of Friday, the US Coast Guard informed.

Watch standers at USCG Sector New Orleans received a call at 3:20 a.m. that the Liberian-flagged container ship ‘Belita’ had run aground near 12-mile point, at mile marker 81 of the Mississippi River.

Sector New Orleans vessel traffic service has placed a one-way traffic restriction in the immediate vicinity of the grounded vessel.

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https://safety4sea.com/container-ship-runs-aground-on-mississippi-river/

USGG publishes list of Essential Maritime Critical Infrastructure Workers

The US Coast Guard has provided further clarification when making determinations regarding which Marine Transportation System (MTS) workers are considered essential in regions impacted by COVID-19 quarantine and shelter-in-place orders.

On March 19, 2020, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued a memorandum that developed an initial list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” to help State and local officials...

https://safety4sea.com/usgg-publishes-list-of-essential-maritime-critical-infrastructure-workers/

USCG issues PSC Guidance on COVID-19

The USCG issued guidance regarding the difficulties the international shipping and transportation industry is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. While acknowledging the need for protecting the health and safety of shoreside and seafarers, USCG also note that it is essential to keep supply chains open, further noting the difficulties shipowners are facing to arrange vessel surveys and issue related certificates.

The USCG, as well as Tokyo MOU, Paris MOU and Indian MOU which have previously...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-issues-psc-guidance-on-covid-19/

USCG Guidance for compliance with drug testing requirements amid COVID-19

USCG has issued new guidance to address all challenges facing employers to conduct mandatory drug testing during the COVID-19 pandemic response. In this context, USCG has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 10-20 to reiterate the importance of drug and alcohol testing and provide suggestions to overcome the challenges of compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This guidance seeks to communicate three important messages. First, it reaffirms the importance of drug and alcohol testing as...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-guidance-for-compliance-with-drug-testing-requirements-amid-covid-19/

US Coast Guards Issues New COVID19 Operations Safety Bulletin!

In the wake of recent COVID19 pandemic developments, the US Coast Guard has tightened the safety measures and has issued a fresh port and facility operations guideline, reports Safety4Sea.

What is it?

In conjunction with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance provided to commercial vessels by the Coast Guard in Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) Numbers 02-20 (as amended) and 06-20, the Coast Guard is providing the following information to port and facility operators as it relates to...

http://mfame.guru/us-coast-guards-issues-new-covid19-operations-safety-bulletin/

USCG: Face-to-face interaction during port operations, when possible

The US Coast Guard issued an updated marine safety bulletin concerning the COVID-19, focusing on the efficient implementation of port and facility operations.

The USCG highlights that

The facility compliance regulations outlined throughout 33 Code of Federal Regulations remains in force, and facility operators are expected to continue to comply with these requirements.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted to several challenges, such as cruise cruise ships mooring at facilities not approved for...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-face-to-face-interaction-during-port-operations-when-possible/

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