Trump makes two FMC Commissioner nominations
President Trump has nominated two Floridians — Laura DiBella and Robert Harvey — to be Federal Maritime Commissioners. DiBella, who is nominated for a term expiring June 30, 2028, fills the vacancy
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ICS releases video and guidance on seafarer vaccinations
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has coordinated with a number of shipping bodies to launch a practical guide on COVID-19 vaccinations for use throughout the industry. The guide is part of
Five UN agencies call for seafarer vaccine prioritization
The heads of five UN organizations have called for maritime and air transport workers to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination, given their key role in supporting global trade and mobility, which is
Crew vaccination requirements threaten “perfect storm” for shipping
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is warning that lack of access to COVID-19 vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a legal minefield and leaving global supply chains vulnerable. Reports that
Crew change crisis could rebound
New variants of COVID-19 have brought stricter border control and travel restrictions that threaten to sharply increase the number of seafarers affected by the crew change crisis. The International Chamber of Shipping
Mask mandate: Which vessels are covered?
A recent posting on the USCG’s Maritime Commons blog indicates that the Coast Guard’s guidance for mask wearing protocols covers all types of commercial vessels operating on the U.S. Maritime Transportation System.
First vessel gains ABS infectious disease mitigation notation
A DP3 diving support vessel (DSV) operated by Singapore-based Tasik Subsea has become the first vessel to be awarded an ABS Infectious Disease Mitigation notation. The ABS-classed Southern Star has met the
Survey seeks U.S. mariner input on mental health during pandemic
The U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) COVID-19 Working Group (C-19 WG) is encouraging mariners from all segments of the U.S. maritime industry to take ten minutes to anonymously complete
Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front line maritime workers
Singapore has become one of the first countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline maritime personnel, with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore noting, “these workers go onboard vessels at our
Marine Log to hold second virtual TTB event in March
Registration is now open for Marine Log’s annual TTB—Tugs, Towboats & Barges conference, the only event dedicated exclusively to the tug, towboat and barge segments of the U.S. maritime transportation industry. The