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China’s zero-tolerance for COVID-19 and stringent border control continue to have serious consequences for crews and ships calling at the country’s ports – particularly if crew members have tested positive for COVID-19.
In a recent article published in Club’s website, featuring valuable information on the COVID-19 situation in Chinese ports from Wang Jing & Co. and Oasis P&I, the Gard mentions that according to China’s State Council notice, a set of joint COVID-19 prevention and control mechanisms applicable in all Chinese regions have been announced. The purpose of their implementation is to maintain the shipping supply chain and the rights of crew members.
We strongly recommend that masters, well in advance of arriving at any Chinese port, seek guidance from local port authorities and ships’ agents on any restrictions and other preventive measures currently in force.
Furthermore, ship operators are encouraged to closely follow the development of the outbreak and the areas affected by COVID-19 at any given time in addition to continuing to promote vaccinations and compliance with proven health measures such as the use of masks, physical distancing and hand hygiene. They should also review their crew change management plans and implement all relevant recommendations set out in the revised IMO supported protocols for crew changes and travel and to supply their fleet with COVID-19 testing kits as extra assurance for port authorities.
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As the omicron variant is spreading globally, an increasing number of countries have published regulations affecting shipping.
China
- Dongfang: Required disinfection at anchorage before berthing and PCR test after berthing. Cargo operations cannot commence until PCR test results come out to be negative.
- Yangpu: Effective from Dec 22,2021, for the following situation below, vessel can berth on arrival but PCR test is required after berthing. Cargo operations cannot proceed until the result come out to be negative. If with crew join ship within 14 days before arrival.
If vessel or any crew visited India, Pakistan, Laos, Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Russia and Taiwan, China within 21 days
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The Arab coalition recently demanded the immediate release of a UAE-flagged cargo ship that the Houthi militia hijacked off the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah on Sunday, or face the prospect of a “use force if necessary.”
To remind, the UKMTO received reports that an MV has been attacked in position 15°13.0N 042°12.0E, approximately 23nm West of Ras Isa Marine Terminal late on Sunday 2 Jan.
In light of the above, the Arab coalition has threatened to use force if the Houthis do not immediately release the UAE-flagged cargo ship they hijacked off the Yemeni western port city of Hodeidah.
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Information Fusion Centre (IFC) issued its latest infographic, providing a summary of incidents against ships in the Singapore Strait as of 6 January 2022.
According to the infographic below, there were a total of 8 incidents that happened in the month of December, which occurred between 1000H-0530H. There has been increasing incidents involving tug and barges recently.
Of note, there were three incidents regarding tugs and barges in December 2021 and one in November 2021.