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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 19 August 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 19 August 2022 covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point, Fiji, Poland, Ukraine, and the latest from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). 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 IMO, WHO, ILO and the Port State Control MoU regimes.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 22 July 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 22 July 2022 covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point and the latest from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). 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 IMO, WHO, ILO and the Port State Control MoU regimes.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 15 July 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 15 July 2022 covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point, Argentina, Ukraine and the latest from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). 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 IMO, WHO, ILO and the Port State Control MoU regimes.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 1 July 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending1 July 2022 covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point, Greece, Singapore, Ukraine and the latest from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). 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 IMO, WHO, ILO and the Port State Control MoU regimes.
Crew support
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WHO Handbook for Inspection of Ships and Issuance of Ship Sanitation Certificates
Providing information on ship sanitation control exemption /ship sanitation control certificate under the International Health Regulations, 2005.
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COVID-19 implementation measures for sea transport
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
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Infectious or contagious diseases
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Amendments 2022 to MLC, 2006 and resolutions adopted
At the Part II of the fourth meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee (STC) of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 ( MLC, 2006) ( the "meeting") held from 5 to 13 May 2022, amendments to the MLC,2006 and resolutions were adopted. BIMCO gives a brief write-up here and will follow up with the official amendments once they are formally approved at the upcoming conference of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) expected to be held in May/June. The amendments should enter into force by December 2024 once approved at the ILO conference.
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Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - A Quick Summary
The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) is an international labour convention adopted under the scope of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in February 2006 and contains a set of global standards bringing nearly all the existing maritime labour instruments together in a single reformatted Convention. BIMCO provides all the information you need to know about the MLC, 2006 in the form of a quick summary with the relevant links provided. The latest FAQ issued by the ILO in November 2020 is also included.
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COVID-19 quick guidance
BIMCO is providing members, quick and practical guidance on how to handle the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Flag state legislation on MLC, 2006
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COVID-19 Seafarers' Mental Health
Providing information where seafarers can reach out directly to seek help with their mental health state of being. BIMCO members are highly recommended to inform their seafarers of this information page.
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Textbook of Maritime Medicine
The Textbook of Maritime Medicine provides a comprehensive source of information and advice on the health of seafarers and others who spend time at sea.
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General Information and Guidance
SEA HEALTH & WELFARE providing information and guidance to ships and shipowners to help secure a healthy, safety and sound working environment for seafarers on board.
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