Day of the Seafarer 2021 - Fair Future for Seafarers
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In 2010, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), decided to designate June 25th as the International Day of the Seafarer as a way to recognize that almost everything that we use in our daily lives has been directly or indirectly affected by sea transport.
The purpose of the day is to give thanks to seafarers for their contribution to the world economy and the civil society; and for the risks and personal costs they bear while on their jobs.
INTERTANKO Environmental Bulletin 05-2021: Canada updates Ballast Water Regulations
Transport Canada has recently updated Canada’s Ballast Water Regulations for vessels operating in Canadian waters. The regulations came into force on 23 June 2021 under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, and give effect to Canada’s international obligations under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention). Canada’s updated regulations can be accessed here.
The regulations also include specific Canadian rules that are applicable to vessels that trade in Canadian waters such as:
- Vessels on international voyages that use a ballast water management system must continue exchanging ballast water and saltwater flushing when travelling to Canadian fresh waters from outside of waters under Canadian jurisdiction, the Great Lakes and the high seas, until at least 8 September 2024. Locations of the designated alternate ballast water exchange areas and fresh waters are identified in TP 13617E- List of Canada’s designated alternate ballast water exchange areas and fresh waters, and supplement the IMO’s Guidelines on Ballast Water Exchange.
- International vessels are to flush otherwise empty ballast tanks with open ocean water to reduce the risk posed by any residual ballast water and sediments.
- International vessels are to report on the provenance and management of ballast water discharged in Canada.
Source: Intertanko
Enhanced Safe Management Measures at PSA Singapore Terminals
Please find below and attached a Circular from the Port of Singapore Authority addressing the enhanced safe management measures at PSA Singapore terminals - Contactless (Segregated) Cargo Ops.
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1. This circular supersedes CIRCULAR NO. SHD/G/01042021 dated 30 Apr 2021 with effect from 3 May 2021 and updates the safe management measures for contactless (segregated) cargo ops.
2. PSA Singapore will be enhancing safe measures at all its terminals with immediate effect in view of heightened risk of the spread of COVID-19 infection.
3. All vessels berthing at PSA Singapore Terminals must conduct contactless (segregated) cargo operations. This means that during cargo operations, the vessel crew are to stay within the accommodation area of the vessel and to avoid contact with the stevedores working on board the vessels. The details of the procedures for this operation is as shown in the list below.
4. In addition, all crew are required to comply and adopt safe measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. Crew are to wear a mask at all times when outside the vessel’s accommodation, continue to practice good personal hygiene, maintain a safe distance of 2 metres from the stevedores, and minimise any contact with shore-based personnel.
5. By observing these enhanced Safe Management Measures, we hope to safeguard the health and safety of the vessel’s crew and our workforce.
6. Please inform the Master of vessels at least 48 hours before the vessels arrive in Singapore waters of this requirement.
7. Please continue with the Maritime declaration of health as this form part of the measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) into Singapore. Please refer to MPA Port Marine Circular No.16 of 2020.
8. You may contact the respective Terminal Managers directly for further guidance.
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The full circular can be downloaded here.
Source: https://www.ukpandi.com