Vaccination

More forceful, visible TCA emerging: Load One’s Elliott

The Truckload Carriers Association is going to come out of the shadows.

Not that it was invisible. But the leaders of the organization have launched a new push — to call it a program might be misleading — to help ensure the voice of the truckload sector gets more widely heard in public discussion of issues that impact trucking, as well as seeking to become more of the public voice of the truckload sector of the industry.

In an interview at the recently completed annual meeting of the TCA in Las...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/more-forceful-visible-tca-emerging-load-ones-elliott

Belgium to vaccinate all seafarers arriving in the country

Following a Covid-19 vaccination campaign aimed at Belgian seafarers, Belgium is now extending their vaccination programme to cover all seafarers arriving in the country.

This recent example follows other initiatives already in place such as in the United States, as well as in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Greece.

MSC, the second-largest liner operator in the world, has welcomed Belgium’s seafarer vaccination initiative, saying that “By ensuring priority vaccines for seafarers,...

https://container-news.com/belgium-to-vaccinate-all-seafarers-arriving-in-the-country/

Port workers required to get mandatory anti-COVID vaccine in New Zealand

Pictured: concept image representative of a coronavirus vaccine. Credit Hakan Nural via Unsplash

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:

  • Workers who board ships
  • Pilots carrying out...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/port-workers-required-to-get-mandatory-anti-covid-vaccine-in-new-zealand/

Seafarer access to vaccines “still remains a serious issue”

Pictured: a vial of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine “Janssen”. Picture credit: New York National Guard.

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/

Guest: Dr. Jason Zuidema, Executive Director, North American Maritime Ministry Association

What is a fair future for seafarers?

We continue the discussion about; what is a fair future for seafarers? Dr Jason Zuidema, Executive Director, North American Maritime Ministry Association, NAMMA, shares his view on what we need to do to make seafarers keyworkers. He says it’s about respect and using the instruments already in place. Abandonment in 2021 is a disgrace. Also, seafarers must be able to trust that they get paid.

Jason thinks seafaring it’s an honourable profession. Seafarers are...

https://shippingpodcast.com/guest-dr-jason-zuidema-executive-director-north-american-maritime-ministry-association/

Cyprus to vaccinate all seafarers on flagged and managed vessels

On International Day of the Seafarer, the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has issued a circular which outlines plans to provide Covid-19 vaccinations to all seafarers on Cyprus-flagged and Cyprus-managed vessels.

Cyprus SDM will vaccinate 40,000 seafarers, according to a statement, and is also exploring the potential to become a vaccination hub for all visiting seafarers, proactively supporting long-term progress for seafarer welfare.

As stipulated in a Circular that was issued on 25 June...

https://container-news.com/cyprus-to-vaccinate-all-seafarers-on-flagged-and-managed-vessels/

100+ Vaccinated Health Workers Get Covid-19 in Indonesia

100+ Vaccinated Health workers Get Covid-19 in Indonesia, says an article on CNN.

  • 350+ doctors and medical workers have caught Covid-19 despite being vaccinated
  • breakthrough infection higher than before
Covid-19 in Indonesia

A healthcare worker prepares a dose of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine at Bogor Regional Public Hospital in Bogor, Indonesia, on January 14. More than 350 doctors and medical workers have caught Covid-19 in Indonesia despite being vaccinated with Sinovac, officials said, as...

https://mfame.guru/100-vaccinated-health-workers-get-covid-19-in-indonesia/

Experts Torn Regarding Mandating Vaccine Proof For Businesses

After a year of wearing masks, physical distancing and only small outdoor gatherings, a world of possibilities is finally beginning to open up for the vaccinated, reports CNN.

Eased restrictions
More states are easing coronavirus restrictions as per the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, meaning vaccinated people are now permitted to go maskless in many settings.

Because loosening those rules would otherwise largely hinge on the honor system, though, some businesses and...

https://mfame.guru/experts-torn-regarding-mandating-vaccine-proof-for-businesses/

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