Ports
September 2020
BIMCO updates information on seafarers' Mental Health
BIMCO provides updated information to assist seafarers to cope with the continuous challenges of COVID-19.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - September season starts with 2020-21 measures in place
For the new season beginning September 2020, New Zealand and Australia have introduced the measures to combat increasing spread of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMST) coming from targeted "BMST" countries which have now risen to 37 countries with the inclusion of Kazakhstan, Moldova, Portugal and Ukraine.
Panama Maritime Authority to stop grant of extension to Seafarer's Employment Agreement
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will continue to extend the Seafarer's Employment Agreement (SEA) until 14 September 2020. Thereafter, the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006) as incorporated into the national legislation will have to be complied with.
Singapore revises crew change requirements and establishes a Crew Facilitation Centre
To facilitate crew changes in a safe manner and against COVID-19 risks, Singapore revises crew change requirements and sets up Crew Facilitation centre from 1st September 2020.
August 2020
Nigeria Impact Survey
The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has launched an anonymous Impact Survey to better understand the evolving situation relating to the operating environment in Nigerian ports and terminals and assess the impact of MACN’s efforts in Nigeria.
Changes to crew change requirements in the major hubspots
Providing the latest requirements affecting the major crew change hubspots.
July 2020
Republic of Korea implements national sulphur emission control area
Several South Korean ports will have designated national sulphur emission control areas from midnight 1 September 2020.
Self-quarantine is crucial for crew change in Singapore
Following an incident where a crew member was diagnosed with COVID-19 upon arrival in Singapore, the Singapore Shipowners Association is reiterating the importance of self-quarantine.
Survey launched to explore how shipping is coping with Covid-19
An industry-wide survey calling on seafarers and shore-staff to share their Covid-19 workforce insights has been launched by Lloyd’s Register and marine industry partners to understand how the pandemic has affected, and continues to affect the industry and the health and mental wellbeing of its employees.
June 2020
Panama emphasises its support for seafarers’ rights
Following the measures adopted through its MN 03/2020 circular regarding seafarers, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) emphasises its support for seafarers’ welfare and rights.
