BIMCO Covid 19 weekly report dated 22 October 2021

Overview

This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 22 October covers various updates to the implementation measures imposed for sea transport

Every week, BIMCO summarises, if any, measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the IMO, World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO).

1. IMO

There is no updates under this section.

2. IMO Crew Change – National Focal Point for Crew Change and Repatriation of Seafarers

There is no updates under this section.

3. Government States

There is no updates under this section.

4. Others

There is no updates under this section.

5. BIMCO

BIMCO General COVID-19 Links

Various updates to the implementation measures imposed for sea transport (please refer to the below link.

BIMCO is continuously monitoring COVID-19 restrictions and its impact on the shipping industry in particular on crew changes. Below are some of the type of information currently being provided by BIMCO :

• Details about implementation measures imposed for sea transport
• Overview of challenges to crew mobility
• Overview of extensions and exceptions to seafarers’ certificates
• COVID-19 seafarers’ mental health

Source: BIMCO