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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 29 April 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 29 April covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point, Hong Kong SAR, Philippines, Singapore , 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 April 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 22 April covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact point, China, Germany, Singapore, USA, UK P&I Club's Global Crew Change Advice, 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 8 April 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 8 April covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO), China, Canada, India, Norway, Singapore, Ukraine, Port State Control, and the latest from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). 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 and the ILO.
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BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report dated 25 March 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 25 March covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Azerbaijan, China, Panama, Russia, Ukraine, new IMO crew change national focal point of contact, and the latest from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). 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 and the ILO.
Crew support
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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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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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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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COVID-19 quick guidance
BIMCO is providing members, quick and practical guidance on how to handle the COVID-19 outbreak.
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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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Flag state legislation on MLC, 2006
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - crew change challenges
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
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Coronavirus COVID 19 - Christmas Tribute to Seafarers
Providing information on a special 2020 Christmas tribute planned for seafarers during this challenging COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Infectious or contagious diseases
Access crew support information in a country, state or port
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