COVID-19 – Third Party Information
Information on this page comes from a range of key sources within our industry plus regulatory bodies. Access to this information is made available to provide support our Members in the form of official and expert advice.
In 2021 we will continue to update this page with information and resources received from a variety of sources from governing bodies, governments, trade associations and news updates. Please also view our COVID-19 News section.
You may wish to visit websites managed by these third parties for further information. When information is posted here it is highlighted as NEW and will remain as such for 7 days from the date of issue on this site.
International Organisations
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
IMO COVID-19 information resources
2021 posts:
12 Jan 2021: IMO Circular Letter No. 4202-Add.35-Rev.2 – Coronavirus Designation of Seafarers as Key Workers
2021 World Maritime Theme – Seafarers at the core of shipping future
2020 posts
Dec: IMO Circular MSC.1-Circ.1635 – Industry Recommended Framework of Protocols for Ensuring Safe Ship Crew Changes and Travel
24 Nov: IMO Circular MSC.7/Cir.1/Rev.11 National Focus Points on Crew Change and Repatriation of Seafarers
29 Jun: Governments must act to bring seafarers home
27 May: IMO Secretary-General seeks UN support over “keyworker” designation for seafarers
26 May: Designation of key workers and facilitation of crew changes in ports and airports
07 May: IMO endorses new protocols designed to lift barriers to crew changes
06 May: Personal Protective Equipment
01 Apr: IMO urges keyworker exemptions for crew changes and repatriations
UN Global Compact
05 May: Disruption of oceans supply chain
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Health Organization advice on use of masks
09 Jul: Scientific brief Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: implications for infection prevention precautions.
09 Jul: Q&A for general audience – How is COVID-19 Transmitted
Governments and Regulators
2021 posts:
Singapore – Maritime and Port Authority
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Latest – June 2021: Requirements for Vessels arriving from countries with sustained increased in COVID-19 cases
January 2021: Over 10,000 Frontline Maritime Personnel to Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations by end of January
Philippines – Department of Transport:
07 Jan 2021: Updated guidelines on conduct of crew changes
2020 posts:
Asian Ports
14 Oct: Annex 1 Crew Change Protocols at Asian Ports/Countries due to COVID-19
15 Sep: Asian Shipowners Association -Crew Change Protocols at Asian Ports/Countries due to COVID-19
Australia – NOPSEMA
Australia – Government of Western Australia
11 Apr: Exemption from Govt of Western Australia – Rigs and Platforms
European Union
29 Apr: Proposal to amend EU Regulation on port infrastructure charges
29 Apr: Proposal for a EU Regulation on port and ship security certificates
Philippines
02 May: Letter from the Philippines government on crew changes
Singapore – Maritime and Port Authority of
22 May: Crew change update
Sri Lanka – Ministry of Health
Dec 2020: Crew changes
UK
10 Jul: UK HSE Letter to IMCA – Health and Safety at work act 1974
29 Jun: Letter from UK Maritime Minister on quarantine and exemptions for offshore energy personnel
11 May: Letter from UK Government to Transport operators
24 Mar: Letter from HSE – Renewable Wind Energy Sector
Associations
2021 posts:
ECSA (European Ship Owners Association)
2020 posts:
ICS and ITF
07 Apr: Joint ICS and ITF Crew Change Message to G20
IADC – International Association of Drilling Contractors
IAGC – International Association of Geophysical Contractors
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ICS – International Chamber of Shipping
15 July: Crew change procedures in South Korea
28 May: V2 – Guidance for Ship Operators – Protection of Health of Seafarers
15 Apr: Governments must facilitate ship crew changes
IMHA – International Maritime Health Association
Medical Assistance to Seafarers in Ports with COVID-19
01 Apr: Testing Seafarers on COVID-19
INTERCARGO
NEW 09 Dec: INTERCARGO calls for seafarers to receive COVID-19 vaccine as a priority
IOGP – International Association of Oil & Gas Producers
30 Jun: IOGP COVID-19 Updates
28 May: IOGP-IPIECA Health Committee Statement on returning to a workplace
Social distancing on offshore helicopter flights – ALARP Factors (Rev1.1)
Nautilus International
Steamship Mutual
OCIMF – Oil Companies International Maritime Forum
04 May: OCIMF Impact of COVID-19 on SIRE and OVID inc FAQs
23 Apr: OCIMF COVID-19 Bulletin #8 – Guidance to Inspectors
OGUK – Oil & Gas UK
OGUK Coronavirus (COVID-19) information page
13 Apr: OGUK COVID-19 Principles for cooperation
30 Mar: OGUK: Issue 2 – COVID-19 Flowchart for movement of helicopter passengers
Workboat Association
Others
2021 posts:
February 2021
Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change
January 2021
Lloyds List Shipping Podcast – Shipping needs to focus on human rights at sea
2020 posts below:
COVID-19 at sea – medical advice from Norwegian hospital
HPS Guidance – Prevention and management of COVID-19 on Offshore Installations