In its latest Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 04-21), the USCG recognizes that travel restrictions imposed by governments around the world have created significant hurdles to crew changes and repatriation of seafarers, reports standard club.
Growing Humanitarian Concerns
The physical and mental fatigue of seafarers who are unable to leave the vessel at the end of their contracts has led to growing humanitarian concerns as well as concerns for the safety of seafarers and shipping.
The U.S. has joined 53 other IMO member states in pledging to facilitate crew changes and achieve key worker designation for seafarers.
Guidance on Actions Required
USCG gives guidance on actions required to be taken by U.S. mariners or International mariners in US if they are unable to carry out crew change.
More information along with the MSIB 04-21 and IMO circular No.4204/Add.35/Rev.3. is available for download on the right.
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Source: standard club
