In our effort to deliver value for our people and business in the occupational health environment and address the needs of Empire’s crewmembers on board the Vessels during this very topical period of Covid-19 pandemic, the Company has decided to offer and participate in the Initiative of crew onshore Vaccination. All our crew are eligible for vaccination, subject to their consent and willing. The Company has also ensured that a vaccine will be offered and at no cost to the seafarer.
RightShip has announced that nearly 200 independent chartering organisations have moved to and are currently using its expanded Vetting Criteria, which has attracted new customers and reduced the need for charterers to apply a bespoke criteria to its vetting due to the innovative standardisation tools used in the process.
In accordance with the Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China, Maritime Safety Administration of the PRC (“MSA”) issued a notice on 27th August 2021 requiring vessels of foreign nationality that fall into below categories to report to Chinese maritime administrations pre-entering the territorial sea of China.
Ahead of a projected increase in global shipping volumes, a new report reveals for the first time the full extent of the impact of the EU maritime transport sector on the environment and identifies challenges to achieving sustainability.