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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report

02 July 2021

The BIMCO Maritime Information department informs members on a weekly basis, updates about the COVID-19 in relation to implementation measures imposed by governments for sea transport including for crew change as well as from the United Nation bodies like the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO). BIMCO provides the following update for this week ending Friday, 2nd July 2021.

BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report

18 June 2021

Ships are advised to take extra precaution when anchoring in Malaysian waters

03 May 2021

During a 10-day operation called “Jangkar Haram”, Malaysia clamped down on illegal anchoring in its waters. The ships involved have either been warned and ordered to leave or detained and fined. BIMCO recommends Masters to take extra precaution and obtain prior permission from relevant authorities before anchoring.

BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report

26 February 2021

Changes to crew change requirements in the major hubspots

05 August 2020

Providing the latest requirements affecting the major crew change hubspots.

Straits of Malacca and Singapore: Risks of severe legal actions against ships

09 July 2020

Navigating the waters of Straits of Malacca and Singapore and associated waters, is not always straightforward and members need to be aware of certain legal risks that exists in these waters.

COVID-19 Extension on crew certificates

18 January 2021

Providing members with the latest information on extensions to crew certificates by various states in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The page might be updated several times per day, so please check back for the most recent information.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - crew change challenges

03 February 2021

In the wake of COVID-19 have the BIMCO received a number of reports and circulars with imposed restrictions intended to keep the virus at bay. These restrictions have proven to disturb crew mobility. In this page, we'll guide our members on the ship/shore interface restriction regimes BIMCO is aware of

ReCAPP ISC Guidance on Abduction of Crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and Waters off Eastern Sabah

26 July 2019

This Guidance consists of advisory on the measures to be taken by the ships transiting the area, including contact details and the Notice to Mariners (NOTAM) issued by the Philippines and Malaysia.

Electronic navigation needs standardisation to stay safe

09 May 2019

The introduction of the electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to replace paper charts is one of the biggest safety improvements in navigation for years. But lack of a standardised system is overwhelming crew, adding complexity and causing what it was meant to avoid – grounding.