24th December 2020

Bulletin 339: Safe Crew Changes during Corona Virus Pandemic

Application

To all owners, operators, managers and ship personnel

At the 102nd session of the Maritime Safety Commission (4th to 11th November 2020) agreed a Recommended Framework of Protocols for the purpose of ensuring safe ship crew changes and travel during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Barbados Maritime administration urges all interested parties to note the recommendations and take the advice on board.  The full text of the MSC circular may be downloaded  from the link below.

 

https://barbadosmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/MSC.1-Circ.1636-Industry-Recommended-Framework-Of-Protocols-For-Ensuri….pdf