With crew change in the spotlight in Hong Kong following a third wave of the Covid-19 virus the shipowners and liner shipping associations have written to the local press stressing the vital role seafarers play as key workers and urging support...

Just two weeks after announcing the resumption of crew change Dubai has seen the exchange of some 3,000 seafarers.

Intercargo has repeated industry calls for urgent action on crew change, even as restrictions go back up again.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced enhanced safety measures in Singapore port amid the ongoing risks of importing coronavirus (COVID-19) cases into the country.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has hit out those failing to comply with crew change protocols saying they put the industry at risk of severe setbacks in the positive progress that has been made with governments.

Singapore has warned over tampered Covid-19 test results and a failure to comply with quarantine orders for crew joining in Singapore.

With the pandemic continuing to spread around the globe, the need for uninterrupted operation of international shipping, remains vital the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) has emphasised

The third wave of Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong likely represents a setback for those hoping to see a greater easing on restrictions on travel and crew change by nations around the world.

In another step forward in getting crew exchanges moving again Dubai is allowing the resumption of crew changes at all ports and anchorage areas.