Photo: by Sasin Taipchai from Pixabay Cases of seafarers being denied medical care for conditions unrelated to COVID-19 have been reported to the International Chamber of Shipping. The body, which describes the news as “alarming”, has … [Read more...]
Al Kuwait appears to have been correctly handled and shipping must continue
Photo by Coleur from Pixabay. The Al Kuwait livestock carrier (IMO:9590931) which arrived in Fremantle with crew suffering from COVID-19 has been subject to some loud and alarmist commentary from people who should know better. From the … [Read more...]
Help transport workers, UN heads urge world governments
Pictured: the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization, a specialised agency of the United Nations, in London, UK. Photo: supplied by the IMO. Governments around the world have been urged by the heads of three specialised UN … [Read more...]
Northern Territory allows international crew changes
Pictured: the flag of the Northern Territory; Graphic: Clker Free Vector Images from Pixabay New rules issued today will allow shipping companies to change over crews in the Northern Territory, Australia. The new directions also preserve the … [Read more...]
NEWS FLASH: Government drops New Biosecurity Levy
Photo: 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay At 12:00 today the Department of Agriculture announced that the Commonwealth Government will not proceed with the New Biosecurity Levy. The Government agreed that it will … [Read more...]