IMO formally endorses industry COVID-19 crew change protocols
Maritime Safety Committee takes practical steps to support shipping and seafarers during pandemic
The Maritime Safety Committee, 102nd session (MSC 102), 4-11 November 2020 (virtual session) approved a circular containing protocols for safe crew change during the pandemic.
An important reference set of protocols to ensure safe ship crew changes and travel during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been recognized by IMO's technical body, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC).
The Committee, meeting virtually for its 102nd session (4 to 11 November) approved an MSC circular recognizing the industry-developed protocols, which set out general measures and procedures designed to ensure that ship crew changes and travel can take place safely during the pandemic.
Currently, hundreds of thousands of seafarers are stranded on board ships, having seen their contracts extended beyond the maximum duration of service periods accepted under int
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