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COVID-19’s effects have rippled its way to China ports The pandemic’s knee-jerk reactions now include getting in line to get out. One of the world’s busiest ports just imposed a reservation procedure for cargoes to exit. With both European and American ports suffering extreme congestion, is China joining the spectacle? …

A look at the real possible cause of India’s vaccine shortages The maritime industry continues to struggle with labour shortages. Again, given India being one of the major suppliers for seafarers, no access to vaccination can only escalate the shortfall with the dwindling supply of inoculated crew from other countries. …

Lack of vaccines causes Indian seafarers to lose out on jobs  India’s COVID-19 infections to date have passed the 20 million mark. Fuelling the fire is the intense lack of raw materials for vaccine production – stemming from US’ embargo. Translating to a serious lack of inoculated seafarers, shipowners take …

Image Credits: MPA Visitors and pass holder with recent travel history to India will be denied entry into Singapore The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history (including transit) to India within the last 14 days would be denied entry into …

Digitalisation, risk management plus a focused approach to sustainability are imperative for ports’ smooth transition to the exponential maritime landscape In a recent webinar organised by International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and the Indian Ports Association for South Asia, various issues were identified as keys to facilitate business …

PD Ports to collaborate with Port of Rotterdam to enhance port efficiency and greater data exchange between Europe and the UK A Port Community System (PCS) will be implemented utilising technology used by Port of Rotterdam under a first-phase partnership between PD Ports and Port of Rotterdam International. This system …

Shipowners can now save costs on crew transfer with the help of a high-capacity crew transportation alternative A crew change at the open sea can be a risky process. COVID-19 related travel restrictions have resulted in hiked labour costs as seafarers remain onboard beyond their contracted periods; resulting in higher …

Red notice issued by Interpol for the search – pointing to criminal investigation One deadly fire that killed 200 people and flattened much of the port has reportedly gotten the Interpol issuing Red Notices for the shipowner, captain as well as a Portuguese trader who allegedly examined the cargo at …

Singapore announces crew change halt amidst new virus strain Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) imposes crew change prohibition for seafarers with recent travel history to the United Kingdom (UK) and South Africa In a latest circular, MPA directed all sea crew with recent travel history to the UK and …

Firm action to be taken against companies found to have breached the safety regulations resulting in the infections  The recent cases involving a marine surveyor and a harbour pilot tested positive for COVID-19 have sent Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Ministry of …