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Онлайн конференция морских амбассадоров доброй воли IМО
3 июня прошла онлайн конференция морских амбассадоров доброй воли Международной морской организации (IМО).
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About 200,000 seafarers are now stranded at sea all over the world, not having a right to disembark and be repatriated due to the global restrictions established by Governments in order to prevent Covid-19 spreading.
MTWTU calls to support future seafarers
The Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union of Ukraine, representing the interests of 12,000 Ukrainian maritime cadets and students among its 80,000 total membership, has been receiving a number of appeals from those cadets and young officers who are unable to be repatriated before their examinations.
Шесть украинских моряков с судна NAYA возвращаются домой
Совместными усилиями инспектора ITF в Украине и координатора стран Арабского мира ITF, а также Посольства Украины в Сирии удалось добиться репатриации для украинских моряков, которые были фактически оставлены на произвол судьбы компанией-судовладельцем.
ITF affiliates in US, Ukraine up pressure on national governments over crew change crisis
The trade union movement is increasing its pressure on governments to address the escalating crew change crisis affecting an estimated 200,000 seafarers is stepping up, this week American and Ukrainian unions joined their Australian sisters and brothers in calling for change.
An extention of validity of Ukrainian seafarers' documents
On May 28, the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine adressed the letter to International Maritime Organisation clarifying the measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine regarding the validity of the qualification documents of the seafarers who a currently onboard.
ITF and MTWTU call fo facilitate crew changes
On May 5, 2020, the ITF Secretary General Stephen Cotton and the MTWTU Chairman Michael Kirieiev sent a joint letter to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denis Shmygal with an appeal to assist in ensuring crew changes.
MTWTU appealed to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
The Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union of Ukraine has about 12,000 cadets and students amongst its members. These future seafarers study in the maritime educational institutions of Ukraine of different accreditation levels.
ITF survey on health protection measures on-board ships in response to COVID-19
ITF invites encourages seafarers to share which measures are taken and which personal protective equipment (PPE) is available onbpard their vessels in responce to COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated list of the authorised maritime training centers in Ukraine
The updated list of the authorised maritime training centers in Ukraine, as well as other useful documents, can be found on the MTWTU website vis Shore - Knowledge base.
Моряки смогут возвращаться из рейсов через Киев и Львов
21 мая Кабинет министров Украины обнародовал Постановление 392 (от 20.05.2020)
Sign the petition #seafarersmatter
The problem of carrying out crew changes for seafarers over the globe is still remaining unresolved, so the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) calls to sign the petition #seafarersmatter
Singapore eases port restrictions
Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) allowed crew changes.
IFSMA опубликовала открытое письмо к правительствам
Международная федерация ассоциаций морских капитанов (IFSMA) получает все больше сообщений от членских объединений по всему миру, капитаны судов которых заботятся о благополучии и безопасности своих экипажей и самих себя.
ICS Guidance for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers
In response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers has been produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) to support all types of ships which operate in international waters.
Crew change: ITF and JNG Joint Statement
Recommended Framework of Protocols for ensuring safe ship Crew Changes and travel during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic
GMT and IMEC joint project on facilitating crew changes
IMEC has partnered with Global Marine Travel (GMT) to amalgamate the shipping industry’s crew travel requirements to produce enough volume for airlines to bring idle aircrafts into operation.