Shipping

The International Maritime Organization has issued guidance developed by the International Chamber of Shipping to ensure a safe shipboard interface between ship and shore-based personnel.

Following the Prime Minister’s broadcast on 10 May 2020, the UK Chamber of Shipping is urging the UK government to exempt seafarers and maritime workers from any quarantine restrictions.

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has endorsed a series of protocols designed to address the need for ships to change crews and for seafarers to fly home at the end of their periods of service.

The International Maritime Organization has recently issued a 12-step plan to help government’s free seafarers from their COVID-19 lockdown.

Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Pacbulk Shipping Pte. Ltd.

In an effort to collaborate and keep trade flows open during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Abu Dhabi Ports has joined 19 of the world’s leading port authorities in signing a first-of-its-kind virtual declaration.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has recently responded to the consultation of the European Commission regarding the ‘Fuel EU Maritime – Green European Maritime Space’ initiative.

The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation are coordinating ships around the world to sound their horns when in port at 12.00 local time on Labour Day - 1 May.

New control measures in response to COVID-19 will be implemented for the annual maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa in 2020.

INTERCARGO has reiterated the importance of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Koch Shipping Pte. Ltd, Singapore.

Members of the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) recognise the COVID-19 pandemic as a serious global crisis that has far-reaching impact on many fronts, including global trade.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) are calling on seafarers across the world to sound their ships’ horns on International Workers’ Day.

In order to support companies in the port in these exceptional circumstances, Antwerp Port Authority has agreed to delay payment of port dues for seagoing ships and barges.

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has assured seafarers that the organisation understands the unique problems they face during COVID-19.