Ship Operations

Seafarer charities are continuing to provide welfare services despite restrictions on activities such as ship visits and shore leave being enforced in some countries in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).

A seven-hour search and rescue operation recovered a body on Saturday believed to be that of a seafarer who went overboard from a gas carrier anchored off Margate, UK during storm Dennis.

Crewing and commercial issues were in focus in a Capital Link webinar on the impact on shipping of the coronavirus (Covid-19).

One wonders, as the size and capacity of cruise ships mushroomed, and the various lines proudly unveiled their latest mammoth vessel, with all its outrageous attractions, whether anyone gave much thought to the prospect of the thousands of souls...

Issues relating to the decarbonisation of shipping and new environmental regulations top the issues of concern of over half of Seatrade Maritime News readers, but surprisingly cyber security ranks highly for few.

Nigeria has suspended the secure anchorage, a private initiative used by merchant ships for protection from piracy, and vessels will have to anchor at national ports covered a by a new integrated maritime security infrastructure.

The Singapore authorities have seafarers that have visited China in the last 14 days from coming ashore in a move to combat the spread of the coronavirus, however, vessels can continue to call.