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 […]
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Maritime Human Rights Risks and the COVID-19 Crew Change Crisis
New tool from IMO to help businesses protect human rights at sea
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 […]
The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) has compiled information on COVID-19 vaccine availability for foreign seafarers in United States ports
The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) has compiled information on COVID-19 vaccine availability for foreign seafarers in United States ports. The list is available on the NAMMA website here: […]
Podcast – Safety Corner May 2021
Nicholas Hough, consultant – safety and security, introduces this short Safety Corner podcast from IMCA.
IMCA webinar: North America and the global energy outlook
Webinar scheduled for 12 May 2021 (0830hrs CST/1430hrs BST) The next webinar in the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA’s) ongoing regional webinar series is on ‘North America and the Global […]
IMCA supports eCMID AVI Festival of knowledge on 18 May
Latest AVI Festival of Knowledge scheduled for 18 May
India’s worsening health crisis triggers fresh crew-change challenge and India and Belgium to vaccinate seafarers as supply fears grow
‘Things are starting to go backwards,’ says ICS as Indian nationals are blocked from disembarking ships at countries used as key crew-change hubs or cannot fly out to board vessels […]
IMCA publishes Guidance for Surface Swimmers
Find out about our Surface Swimmers guidance – either read the Press Release, Find the Guidance document in the Digital Publications section of our Publications Library.
IMCA South America webinar to focus on Environmental Sustainability
Join us for this webinar focusing on Environmental Sustainability with speakers from IMCA, Grupo CBO and Oceaneering.
Podcast on diving gas supply incident reporting
Ali Macleod, technical adviser – diving, shares his tips on reporting diving gas supply incidents in our short podcast.
IMCA to focus on uncrewed surface vessels and Environmental Sustainability at MCEDD 2021
IMCA participates in virtual industry conference
Vaccinating Seafarers
IMCA working as part of a COVID-19 vaccination task force supporting seafarers and offshore workers.
International Chamber of Shipping Guidance on COVID-19 vaccination
View a practical guide to vaccination for seafarers and shipping companies and a short video
DPO CPD APP Launched by Nautical Institute and IMCA
IMCA and The Nautical Institute launch continuing professional development app for DP Operators.
Consultation on IMCA’s Code of Practice on Environmental Sustainability
IMCA Members are invited to provide feedback on a new Code of Practice for Environmental Sustainability.
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