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WHO travel advice for international traffic in relation to the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
Visit www.who.int for the latest information from World Health Organisation
Joint IOGP-IPIECA position on COVID-19 vaccines
The IOGP-IPIECA joint Health Committee has followed the development, rollout, and real-world efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines since they became available in late 2020. This document aims to help companies understand […]
Singapore To Provide Vaccination To Limited Seafarers
Latest update on 31 August regarding seafarers vaccination ibeing rolled out in Singapore.
Denmark starts offering vaccines to seafarers
At the end of August the Danish government announced that it will start offering vaccines for seafarers calling Danish ports or transiting Danish airports.
Latest list of locations for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Seafarers
View information on locations worldwide offering COVID-19 vaccinations to seafarers and offshore workers.
Support the data collection exercise on vaccination of Seafarers
Data is being collated on behalf of ICS, BIMCO, CLIA, ECSA, ICMA, IMCA, IMEC, IMHA, INTERCARGO, InterManager, INTERTANKO, ISOA, ITF and WSC. We are seeking input into the vaccination of […]
Maryland Port Administration – vaccination update
North America – Port of Baltimore to offer COVId-19 Vaccinations for visiting ship crew members
Belgium starts seafarer vaccination
Belgium has officially started its vaccination campaign for seafarers this morning in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and the North Sea, Vincent Van Quickenborne.
Philippines Maritime Industry Advisory on Vaccination programme
Update from Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines issues lasted update on vaccination for seafarers
IMO supports industry’s Roadmap for Vaccination of Seafarers
Industry group achieves IMO support on Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers
IMO promotes industry developed roadmap for vaccination of international seafarers
In Circular Letter No. 4202/Add.41 the IMO promotes the industry led roadmap and circulates to member states. IMCA is part of the industry vaccination task force that developed the roadmap.
IMO launches #FairFuture4Seafarers as part of 2021 Day of the Seafarer campaign – 25 June
Secretary General Kitack Lim, International Maritime Organization has recently launched this year’s campaign to recognise the importance of seafarers as key workers. 2021 campaign – Fair Future for Seafarers In […]
IMO Secretary General urges fair vaccine distribution for Seafarers
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has called on all IMO Member States to support a fair global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, beyond fulfilling their national needs, to ensure seafarers can access vaccines. In a statement, Mr Lim reiterated his call for […]
Vaccination of French Sailors: Priority Access Granted
Following numerous awareness-raising efforts by maritime professionals, the French government included, at the beginning of May, sailors in the public priority for vaccination. This prioritization includes French sailors of the […]
Roadmap for vaccination of International Seafarers
IMCA is actively involved in an industry-led taskforce facilitating safe crew vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Belgium gives green light to priority vaccination for seafarers
The Belgian government has agreed to prioritise Covid-19 vaccines for seafarers on its vessels. Work will now begin on introducing the scheme “soon”, according to the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association […]
The Netherlands launches vaccination programme for seafarers
The Royal Association of Shipowners in the Netherlands will launch a vaccination programme for seafarers from mid-June. All seafarers working on seagoing vessels flying the Dutch flag or managed from […]
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