The Singapore Maritime Port Authority has announced a new enhanced crew change procedure to be effective from January 8 which implements sea launch transfer, says an article published by BIMCO.
Singapore Shipping Association urges the industry to “comply with COVID-19 Protocols” as new crew changes procedures were launched.
New Enhanced Crew Change Procedure
The Singapore Maritime Port Authority announced today, the following enhanced crew change procedure effective immediately, of which punitive measure will be taken for non-compliance:
Sea launch transfer for ship crew
- All agents/owners shall charter the entire launch boat when performing crew change.
- There shall be no other personnel taking the same launch boat with the sign on/sign off crew.
- Crew shall remain in the vehicle/transport until the launch boat(s) is/are ready for boarding.
- Crew shall not be loitering at the pier for the launch boat.
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Source: BIMCO
