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Crew Change News

Crew Change Crisis 2.0 – Singapore Bans South Asian SeafarersCrew Change Crisis 2.0 – Singapore Bans South Asian SeafarersThanks to local restrictions and logistical challenges, hundreds of thousands have been stranded at sea – marooned on vessels for, in some cases, months beyond agreed contracts.02 May 2021 Sunday 22:26
MSC Secures Crew Change for Stranded M/V Anastasia SeafarersMSC Secures Crew Change for Stranded M/V Anastasia SeafarersMSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced an agreement to disembark the stranded crew members of the bulk carrier Anastasia in Japan.11 February 2021 Thursday 14:00
Bulk carrier detained at Antwerp’s Liberation Dock highlights continued crew change difficultiesBulk carrier detained at Antwerp’s Liberation Dock highlights continued crew change difficultiesThe plight of the crew onboard the Anhui bulk carrier highlights both the ongoing crew change crisis and subsequent supply chain kinks.05 February 2021 Friday 14:17
Frank Coles, CEO of Wallem Group, resignsFrank Coles, CEO of Wallem Group, resignsFrank Coles, Chief Executive Officer of the Wallem Group, has resigned and will be leaving the Wallem Group shortly, the company's board confirmed.18 January 2021 Monday 13:00
IMO Calls Out Charterers’ Use of ‘No Crew Change’ ClausesIMO Calls Out Charterers’ Use of ‘No Crew Change’ ClausesThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) is calling out charterers over the use of “no crew change” clauses and says the controversial practice is exacerbating the on-going crew change crisis.23 December 2020 Wednesday 11:00
Australia arrests Japanese car carrier over overdue crew changeAustralia arrests Japanese car carrier over overdue crew changeJapanese-owned car import vessel Metis Leader has been arrested in Australia on the grounds of overdue crew changes.24 October 2020 Saturday 12:00
China opens up 10 ports for foreign crew changesChina opens up 10 ports for foreign crew changesChina has opened up 10 ports for foreign crew changes as the country eases entry restrictions for foreign nationals.13 October 2020 Tuesday 12:00
Australian miners seek alternatives to Manila for crew as repeat Covid flare-ups hit Port HedlandAustralian miners seek alternatives to Manila for crew as repeat Covid flare-ups hit Port HedlandA second Filipino crewed bulk carrier in the space of just over a fortnight calling Port Hedland in Western Australia has arrived with multiple Covid-19 cases onboard, sparking calls from politicians and miners to avoid sourcing crew from Manila.12 October 2020 Monday 15:00
Ship Operating Costs Rise During Crew Change CrisisShip Operating Costs Rise During Crew Change CrisisShipowners are facing rising labor costs as widespread Covid-related restrictions limit movement of seafarers and make crew swaps more expensive.02 October 2020 Friday 11:00
MUA: Use Local Seafarers for Crew ChangeMUA: Use Local Seafarers for Crew ChangeThe Maritime Union of Australia has a novel proposal for solving a crew change dilemma: replace the foreign crew with local Australian seafarers.01 October 2020 Thursday 13:00
Subic Bay Launches Crew Change ProtocolSubic Bay Launches Crew Change ProtocolOn Thursday, Subic Bay Freeport inaugurated a new crew transfer protocol, providing one more location for seafarers to embark and disembark as the crew change crisis continues on.11 September 2020 Friday 14:00
Hong Kong Shippers and Dubai Speak Out on Crew Change ChallengesHong Kong Shippers and Dubai Speak Out on Crew Change ChallengesOn the same day that Hong Kong began to enforce its tighter restrictions limiting crew changes mostly to ships importing or exporting cargo from the port, the leaders of Hong Kong two shipping associations wrote a letter explaining their positions30 July 2020 Thursday 16:48
Dubai facilitates crew change of 3,000 seafarersDubai facilitates crew change of 3,000 seafarersJust two weeks after announcing the resumption of crew change Dubai has seen the exchange of some 3,000 seafarers.28 July 2020 Tuesday 13:10
ICS Warns Failure to Follow Protocols Undermines Crew Change EffortsICS Warns Failure to Follow Protocols Undermines Crew Change EffortsWith new cases of COVID-19 emerging and uncertainty of the level of compliance with local protocols, and even possibly cases of outright deception, countries are again looking at tightening their restrictions on crew changes.25 July 2020 Saturday 10:02
Denmark Gives Approval for International Crew ChangesDenmark Gives Approval for International Crew ChangesAfter discussions with shipowners and labor unions, Denmark's government is implementing a new solution for seafarers to go ashore and return home to their families.24 July 2020 Friday 13:45
Singapore warns of increasing number of COVID-19-infected seafarers, breaches of SHN ordersSingapore warns of increasing number of COVID-19-infected seafarers, breaches of SHN ordersSingapore Shipping Association has voiced concern about the increasing number of seafarers arriving in Singapore with COVID-19 symptoms that eventually test positive for the virus.22 July 2020 Wednesday 14:05
International seafarers allowed to sign off at Indian portsInternational seafarers allowed to sign off at Indian portsIn a welcome development that could have far-reaching consequences for crew changes in India, the Directorate-General of Shipping (DGS) has approved a proposal to allow international seafarers on cargo vessels to sign off at Indian ports.21 July 2020 Tuesday 16:30
Greek shipowners repeat call for governments to facilitate crew changeGreek shipowners repeat call for governments to facilitate crew changeWith the pandemic continuing to spread around the globe, the need for uninterrupted operation of international shipping, remains vital the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) has emphasised21 July 2020 Tuesday 09:50
Hong Kong’s Covid-19 third wave and crew changeHong Kong’s Covid-19 third wave and crew changeThe third wave of Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong likely represents a setback for those hoping to see a greater easing on restrictions on travel and crew change by nations around the world.20 July 2020 Monday 15:00
Dubai Opens Ports to Crew Change as IMO Urges More to Join EffortDubai Opens Ports to Crew Change as IMO Urges More to Join EffortDubai became the latest state to join the ongoing calls for ports around the world to make accommodations to permit crew changes.17 July 2020 Friday 11:35
Hong Kong Reinstates Rules for Crew Change After COVID-19 IncidentHong Kong Reinstates Rules for Crew Change After COVID-19 IncidentHong Kong has reversed itself reinstituting tighter controls governing crew changes scheduled to take place in the port.14 July 2020 Tuesday 13:00
Indian seafarers faced with double-edged sword, NRI status in jeopardyIndian seafarers faced with double-edged sword, NRI status in jeopardyAn estimated 240,000 Indian seafarers employed on ships worldwide face a bleak future on several counts, not least amongst which is the prospect of making a huge payout by way of income tax14 July 2020 Tuesday 10:25
Governments Pledge Actions for Seafarers and Crew Change at UK SummitGovernments Pledge Actions for Seafarers and Crew Change at UK SummitThe shipping industry responded to these efforts calling the summit a positive step but challenging the nations to follow through with actions.11 July 2020 Saturday 13:00
Soaring costs discouraging crew changes in IndiaSoaring costs discouraging crew changes in IndiaSoaring crew change costs in India are discouraging shipowners and managers from carrying out this task as seafarers pile up pressure to be relieved after spending time at sea much beyond their contract period.09 July 2020 Thursday 12:05
Chinese Officials Investigate COVID-19 During Crew Change on MSC ShipChinese Officials Investigate COVID-19 During Crew Change on MSC ShipOfficials in Hong Kong and Mainland China are investing a cluster of COVID-19 cases aboard the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) container ship MSC Flavia.07 July 2020 Tuesday 12:42
Chinese Officials Investigate COVID-19 During Crew Change on MSC ShipChinese Officials Investigate COVID-19 During Crew Change on MSC ShipOfficials in Hong Kong and Mainland China are investing a cluster of COVID-19 cases aboard the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) container ship MSC Flavia.04 July 2020 Saturday 10:50
UK and UN Will Host First Summit to Address Challenges of Crew ChangesUK and UN Will Host First Summit to Address Challenges of Crew ChangesThe U.K. Government joined in the worldwide efforts to mark the Day of the Seafarer and recognize the vital contribution of seafarers to keep the global economy function.27 June 2020 Saturday 15:05
Singapore Observes Day of the Seafarer Completing 13,000 Crew ChangesSingapore Observes Day of the Seafarer Completing 13,000 Crew Changes"During this pandemic, seafarers have been working tirelessly to keep our ports open and cargoes flowing,” said Senior Minister of State for Transport and Health Dr. Lam Pin Min.26 June 2020 Friday 10:30
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