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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 18 November 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 18 November 2022 covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point, Brazil, Ukraine, and the latest from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). For the weekly report, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, WHO, ILO and the Port State Control MoU regimes.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 19 August 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 19 August 2022 covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point, Fiji, Poland, Ukraine, and the latest from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, WHO, ILO and the Port State Control MoU regimes.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 22 July 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 22 July 2022 covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point and the latest from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, WHO, ILO and the Port State Control MoU regimes.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 15 July 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 15 July 2022 covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point, Argentina, Ukraine and the latest from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, WHO, ILO and the Port State Control MoU regimes.
Crew support
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General Information and Guidance
SEA HEALTH & WELFARE providing information and guidance to ships and shipowners to help secure a healthy, safety and sound working environment for seafarers on board.
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Amendments (2018) to MLC, 2006 – Impact on SEA, Wages and Repatriation in Piracy and Armed Robbery situations.
The third set of amendments made to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 as amended (MLC, 2006) relates to tackling important issues such as seafarers' employment agreements (SEA), wages and repatriation process when a seafarer is held captive on or off a ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships.
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Amendments (2016) to MLC, 2006 - Shipboard Harassment/Bullying and MLC Certificate Extension
The second set of amendments made to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) relates to tackling situations arising out of harassment and bullying on board ships and the extension of the validity of the MLC in cases where a new certificate cannot be issued immediately after a renewal inspection has taken place.
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Cannabis: calls for review of policies on board
As legalisation of the use of cannabis for recreational purposes is adopted in a growing number of countries around the world, time has come for shipping companies to review and, if necessary, update their drug and alcohol policies and procedures.
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Consolidated MLC Text 2019
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) celebrated its 100 years by issuing a new consolidated text of the Maritime Labour Convention, as amended (MLC,2006) which includes the 2014 and 2016 amendments.
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WHO handbook on management of public health events on board ships
This handbook aims to provide substantive public health guidance when there is an outbreak of disease.
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BIMCO's position on the fair treatment of seafarers
BIMCO's position on "fair treatment of seafarers" has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.
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Good practice guide for shipping companies and manning agencies
Good practice guide for shipping companies and manning agents for the humanitarian. Support of Seafarers and their families in cases of armed robbery and piracy attack.
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MLC, 2006: Title 3 Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering
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MLC, 2006: Title 2 Conditions of employment
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