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Guidance for flag States regarding surveys and renewals of certificates during the COVID-19 pandemic

Source: IMO - All ships must be surveyed and verified by officers of the flag State Administrations or their recognized organizations (ROs) / recognized security organizations (RSOs) / nominated surveyors so that relevant certificates can be issued to establish that the ships are designed, constructed, maintained and managed in compliance with the requirements of IMO conventions, codes and othe

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New ICS research a ‘ray of light’ amongst the COVID-19 clouds

Source: ICS - "The COVID-19 pandemic is creating significant challenges for ship operators and seafarers, but new research from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has highlighted that, for users of its ISF Watchkeeper software, incidents of non-conformities continue to drop to increasingly lower levels over the past year.

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Industry and unions set out a 12-step solution for governments to free seafarers from COVID-19 lockdown

Source: ICS - Comprehensive ‘roadmap’ developed by a supply chain coalition led by industry and unions in cooperation with UN agencies

12-step plan issued by International Maritime Organization provides a route forward for governments on how to facilitate ship crew change during the pandemic

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COVID-19 related guidelines for ensuring a safe shipboard interface between ship and shore-based personnel

Source: IMO - The Secretary-General is aware that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created issues related to the shipboard interface between ship and shore-based personnel during port calls.

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Coronavirus (COVID 19) - Personal protective equipment

Source: IMO - This circular letter provides World Health Organization (WHO) information and guidance on the safe and effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to support decisions on use of PPE to minimize the risks of COVID-19 infection for seafarers, marine personnel, fishing vessel personnel, passengers and others on board ships, as well as shore personnel intending to go on board

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Cyprus ship registry: updates on precautions for mariners in relation to COVID-19

Source: Elias Neocleous & Co LLC - Further to Circular 03/2020, the Shipping Deputy Ministry has issued Circular 05/2020 informing the registered owners, charterers, ship managers and representatives of Cyprus-flagged ships of the following circular letters issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO):

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Joint Statement IMO-WHO-ILO on medical certificates of seafarers, ship sanitation certificates and medical care of seafarers in

Source: IMO - The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have jointly issued the attached statement to assist States in ensuring that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with international traf

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Operational Considerations For Managing Covid-19 Cases On Board Ships

Source: INTERCARGO - Joint WCO-IMO statement on the integrity of the global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Managing Ship and Seafarer Certificates during the Pandemic

Source: ICS - This guidance provides information for shipowners and operators on managing ship and seafarer certificates during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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IMO and port State inspection authorities set pragmatic approach to support global supply chain

Source: IMO - The port State control (PSC) regimes which carry out inspections onboard ships to monitor and enforce compliance with international regulations have highlighted their commitment to ensuring shipping continues to trade safely, securely and efficiently during the coronavirus pandemic, while respecting the important role of seafarers as key workers and protecting the environment.

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