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Ports
November 2020
Seafarer's employment agreement during COVID-19 - Australia informs on updated port state inspections
The Australia Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) updates the temporary arrangements during COVID-19 relating to the maximum period of shipboard service allowed for seafarers under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006).
Crew change requirements -Singapore issues revised circular
The Singapore Maritime Port Authority issued revised crew change requirements on 9 November in the form of PMA circular 42. BIMCO gives a short summary of these requirements.
Crew Change - Shanghai issues notice
With the open of 10 Chinese ports to allow for foreign crew change, Shanghai follows up with the issue of notice on its implementation.
Crew change and repatriation - Governments designate a national focal point of contact
BIMCO provides the information on where you can seek assistance from government states with regard to crew change and repatriation.
October 2020
Argentina pushes forward with new regulations to battle against Asian Gypsy Moth
Argentina has just passed a resolution to enforce phytosanitary measures against Asian gypsy moth (AGM) for international ships arriving at Argentinian ports. ** ASIAN GYPSY MOTH IS NOW KNOWN AS FLIGHTED SPONGY MOTH COMPLEX ** Not all countries have introduced the new name yet, but BIMCO has decided to standardise on Flighted Spongy Moth Complex, abbreviated to FSMC.
China opens up 10 ports for foreign crew change and implements a circuit-breaker mechanism
China eases crew change restrictions by opening up 10 ports and introducing a circuit-breaker mechanism.
September 2020
Singapore revises further crew change requirements today
The Singapore Maritime Port Authority issued revised crew change requirements today in the form of PMA circular 38. BIMCO gives a short summary of these requirements.
BIMCO updates information on seafarers' Mental Health
BIMCO provides updated information to assist seafarers to cope with the continuous challenges of COVID-19.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - September season starts with 2020-21 measures in place
For the new season beginning September 2020, New Zealand and Australia have introduced the measures to combat increasing spread of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMST) coming from targeted "BMST" countries which have now risen to 37 countries with the inclusion of Kazakhstan, Moldova, Portugal and Ukraine.
Panama Maritime Authority to stop grant of extension to Seafarer's Employment Agreement
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will continue to extend the Seafarer's Employment Agreement (SEA) until 14 September 2020. Thereafter, the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006) as incorporated into the national legislation will have to be complied with.
