Crew change in Singapore - new holding location areas to conduct crew change safely
Overview
The Singapore Maritime Port Authority (MPA) announced for immediate compliance, new holding areas to facilitate crew change.
Holding areas at Marina South Pier and West Coast Pier for crew change
Following a string of measures (see related news articles below) taken by the MPA since the beginning of this week to control the spread of COVID-19, the opening up of the above-mentioned new holding areas to enable crew change to be conducted safely is seen as another tightening measure. It is for immediate compliance as of today. For full details, members are advised to refer to our page on Singapore implementation measures.
BIMCO related news on Singapore crew change
- Singapore Shipping Association urges the industry to comply with COVID-19 Protocols
- Crew change in Singapore - Port authority implements sea launch transfer
- Crew change in Singapore - Port authority implements full personal protective equipment requirement
BIMCO General COVID-19 Links
BIMCO is continuously monitoring COVID-19 restrictions and its impact on the shipping industry in particular on crew changes. Below are some of the type of information currently being provided by BIMCO :
- Details about implementation measures imposed for sea transport
- Overview of challenges to crew mobility
- Overview of extensions and exceptions to seafarers' certificates
- COVID-19 seafarers' mental health
You can also view all information on our COVID-19 landing page.
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Posted:
13 January 2021
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