New Zealand’s government has passed rules mandating anti-COVID vaccinations for border workers, including personnel who work at seaports.
Affected workers are forbidden from carrying out work unless vaccinated.
The new COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order 2021 came into effect on 14 July. A variety of workers are affected including:
Crew changes are being hindered by a lack of access to vaccines. “Resolving the crew change crisis will require all seafarers to have access to vaccines,” says Guy Platten, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping.
Although there has been progress in getting vaccines to seafarers (including citizens and non-nationals) in some parts of the world, notably in the Netherlands,...
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/seafarer-access-to-vaccines-still-remains-a-serious-issue/
A recent news article published in the BBC by Alex Pope and...
https://mfame.guru/new-indian-variant-in-england-calls-for-surge-testing/
Cyprus Shipping deputy ministry proposes foundation for global seafarers vaccination programme
European Commission and IMO urged to lead on a coordinated approach to solving
crew change crisis
CYPRUS, 09 February 2021: The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has formally proposed a practical, global approach to delivering COVID-19 vaccinations to seafarers in response to the worldwide crew change crisis....