Organisations
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Organisations : ILO, IMO and ICAO urge governments to act on crew change, ‘key worker’ status
The leaders of the world’s highest maritime, aviation and labour authorities have issued a joint statement calling on governments to facilitate maritime crew changes and designate the millions of workers in critical transport industries through the present pandemic as ‘key workers’ Fang Liu (International Civil Aviation Organization), Kitack Lim (International…
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Organisations : (MOU) for collaborative working between ( ICHCA) and (ABTO)
ICHCA International, the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association, and the Association of Bulk Terminal Operators (ABTO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaborative working between the organisations. In a move that recognises both parties as leading voices in bulk cargo handling and operations, the MOU commits the organisations…
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Organisations : (IPCSA) has welcomed HAROPA Port of Le Havre as its newest member
, France’s number one port, is a multipurpose port hub and at the centre of a major industrial cluster. Located on the Seine estuary, it handles two out of every three of France’s import/export containers, and also handles crude oil, liquid and dry bulks, vehicles, breakbulk, roll-on/roll-off freight and passenger…
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Organisations : UN must persuade governments to adopt crew change protocols or risk ‘humanitarian disaster
The UN Secretary General has been urged by global industrial and shipping leaders to persuade his 193 member states to act urgently to avoid a “humanitarian crisis”, with over 200,000 tired, mentally-stretched seafarers currently stuck working on vessels across the globe and unable to be relieved of their duties In…
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IMO : Major boost for key ballast water treaty aimed at protecting biodiversity
An important international treaty which helps prevent the spread of potentially invasive aquatic species by ships now covers more than 90% of shipping worldwide, following China’s extension of the treatyto the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Ships flagged to Hong Kong, China – the fourth largest flag Administration in the world…
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IPCSA: from Community Coffee to Covid-19 considerations
Covid-19 has brought uncertain and worrying times – but it has also prompted extraordinary responses. Covid-19 has brought uncertain and worrying times – but it has also prompted extraordinary responses. We are finding new ways of working and communicating; discovering our strengths; learning lessons; acknowledging what is important and what…
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Organisations : (JNG) welcome the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Circular Letter
Recommended Framework of Protocols for ensuring safe ship Crew Changes and travel during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic The Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) representing employers and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) representing seafarers unions and their members welcome the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Circular Letter (No.4204/Add.14) that was issued last week on…
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:IMO : Endorses new protocols designed to lift barriers to crew changes
The need for ships to change crews and for seafarers to fly home at the end of their periods of service have emerged as two of the biggest challenges facing the shipping industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has endorsed a series of…
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Organisations : Supporting seafarers on the frontline of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has put seafarers around the world in precarious situations. Travel restrictions mean some cannot leave their ships, be repatriated home, or even get urgent medical assistance. Other seafarers have seen their contracts unilaterally terminated or have been quarantined on board ships for more than 14 days, without…
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Organisations : ITF Calls For Provision Of Essential Products To Seafarers During Pandemic
The Covid-19 crisis has exposed the global seafaring community to numerous challenges. Maritime employers and seafarers’ unions, along with many other international organizations, are working relentlessly to ensure the work and dedication of our seafarers, to provide the world with essential products including food, medicine, and fuels, is recognized. Governments…
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