Seafarers desperately need governments to grant them exemptions from travel and transit restrictions. They need to be relieved by fresh crew.
Otherwise this number and the humanitarian disaster it represents will continue to grow.
We need action from states. #CrewChangeCrisis
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Read More...Seafarers desperately need governments to grant them exemptions from travel and transit restrictions. They need to be relieved by fresh crew.
Otherwise this number and the humanitarian disaster it represents will continue to grow.
We need action from states. #CrewChangeCrisis
Following a few cases of seafarers not adhering to the current MPA policy on safe crew changes, the Singaporean government has decided to re-tighten their policy. Read the full circular on our website: t.co/u4WTvu6ZfP
Lobbying efforts by the shipping industry continue this week as IMEC, along with industry associations, have co-signed letters to Prime Ministers of Holland, Belgium and Italy. The letters can be found here: t.co/4TUXiuGXeN
Our CEO, Francesco Gargiulo, participated in 'the Maritime CEO Seafarer Leader' series along with @ITFglobalunion's Maritime coordinator, Jacqueline Smith.
Together, they urged charterers to take responsibility in ensuring crew get home.
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