Covid-19

Source: Bjørn Højgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern Univan Group - In shipping circles these days, it seems that all the talk is about decarbonisation. It's the topic-du-jour, and whereas I am as passionate as anyone about our industry's transition to a low-carbon future, I wonder why we as an industry have seemingly so little emotionally vested in the ongoing crewing crisis?

Source: Transport Canada - This Ship Safety Bulletin is to bring to your attention relevant requirements specified in Public Health Agency of Canada Orders-in-Council related to existing and intended vessel crew members, and to essential service marine sector workers, seeking entry into Canada.

Source: Tokyo MOU - Introduction 1 The Port State Control Committee has considered and agreed that, noting the global impact of COVID-19, there is the practical need to apply flexibility under these special circumstances.

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - 1.  This circular supersedes Port Marine Circular No.04 of 2021with effect from 25 Feb 2021.Proof of requisite test results or 7-day Rostered Routine Testing attendance before allowed to go on board a vessel in port

Source: ICS - There is nothing inherently unusual in an international ship registry system in which the owner of a ship may be located in a country other than the State whose flag the ship flies.

Source: IRI - With the change of the calendar has come renewed hope for an end to the difficulties of the pandemic. While last year presented us with a myriad of challenges, it also allowed us to capitalize on our strengths and usher in a new era of innovation.

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Source: MPA Singapore - (SUPPLEMENTARY TO PMC NO. 5 OF 2021) MPA notes that some countries require travellers to take a COVID-19 predeparture test (PDT) and present a valid negative test result before they are allowed to transit through or enter. Similar requirements are also imposed by some airlines before allowing travellers to board their flights.

Source: UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency - Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Manning Agents and Seafarers - This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Standards for Seafarers, etc) Regulations 2014 and replaces MIN 632(M). This MIN expires [30 April 2021]

Source: Isle of Man Ship Register - The Isle of Man Ship Registry has formally launched the first ever seafarer welfare app designed by a flag state.

Source: DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI -