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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 3 September 2021

03 September 2021

This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 3 September covers updates on Argentina, Myanmar, Portugal, Ukraine and USA. Every week, BIMCO summarises measures imposed by governments for sea transport, including for crew change, as well as updates from United Nations bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO).

COVID-19 implementation measures for sea transport

18 November 2022

Providing members with the latest information on measures taken by various countries to combat this Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that could impact sea transport. The page might be updated several times per day, so please check back for the most recent information. BIMCO is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation on a global basis and will attempt to keep members updated on measures implemented by various countries to combat this outbreak which could impact sea transport. Feedback or a question about this information? Contact marinfo@bimco.org

IMO issues guidance for delays in newbuild vessel deliveries due to COVID-19

03 April 2020

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released guidance for cases when COVID-19 results in unforeseen delays in the delivery of newbuild bulk carriers and oil tankers originally scheduled to be delivered before 1 July 2020. The guidance is particularly relevant to shipbuilders, equipment suppliers, shipowners, surveyors and service engineers.

The contractual implications of COVID-19 on crew changes and port restrictions

01 November 2021

At times of port restrictions and situations where a crew may be infected or fall ill with COVID-19, it has become apparent that the obligations and rights of contracting parties need to be clarified. The main takeaway from the situation is that parties to a contract should communicate and cooperate when problems arise. Pandemic restrictions are a reality and must be complied with.

Suez Canal ship transits rise amidst the Covid-19 pandemic

16 June 2020

Transits through the Suez Canal, the beating heart of the Egyptian economy, have stayed remarkably resilient to the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic if judging by total transits of the three commercial shipping sectors which are up 8% year-on-year.

BIMCO Contagious Diseases Clauses - Are they triggered by COVID-19?

04 March 2020

The threshold for invoking BIMCO’s Infectious or Contagious Diseases (IOCD) Clauses is necessarily set at a high level to avoid misuse. The two clauses, one for time and the other for voyage charters, are designed to respond to extreme outbreaks of diseases and not just “everyday” illnesses.

Study to detect potential COVID-19-related safety issues

30 May 2023

The World Maritime University is conducting a study for the European Maritime Safety Agency to detect potential COVID-19-related safety issues and emerging risks contributing to marine casualties and incidents. The study aims to provide insight and figures on the potential impact of COVID-19 on shipping safety, including seafarers’ well-being and ship operations.