The Liberian Registry proceeds its initiatives towards the acknowledgment of seafarers as “key workers” as well as for much-needed crew-exchange to be permitted at essential ports around the world throughout the international COVID-19 pandemic, as well as is wanting to employ the assistance of various other flag States in this objective.
The Liberian Registry, currently collaborating with market bodies such as the IMO, ICS, as well as ITF, requires various other significant flag States to participate in the ongoing initiative to promote a worldwide strategy permitting seafarers to securely begin as well as get off from vessels.
Chief Operating Officer of the Liberian International Ship as well as Corporate Registry (LISCR), Alfonso Castillero states, “This is a very important issue globally for the safety of seafarers, the vessels that are vital to the transport of key goods. Seafarers should be allowed the opportunity to return home upon the completion of their sea service, which to date has been largely not possible. I have been very pleased with the cooperation and communication thus far in working closely with key bodies such as ITF, ICS, and the IMO.”
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Castillero proceeds, “It has also been good to see the efforts of nations such as Singapore and others progressing to allow the continuous operation of their ports, and the recognition of the importance that seafarers play in the global economy. There is a lot of work being done globally to get this achieved. I strongly feel that the major flag States must work together in unison to make this shared priority of ours a reality. I do sincerely hope that the other flag States will join us in this effort.”
Liberia has actually been the initial flag State to apply different essential steps which permit the secure continuation of procedures, such as presenting remote ship closings, remote ship studies, as well as remoteAnnual Safety Inspections In enhancement, Liberia has actually been collaborating with market stakeholders to promote the classification of seafarers as essential employees, as well as to have actually staff exchanges performed securely as well as consistently to guarantee the safety and security of the international fleet as well as the maritime supply chain. Liberia lately suggested its whole fleet to proceed reporting straight to the flag State any kind of as well as all situations in which seafarers aboard have actually dealt with jeopardized psychological as well as physical wellness. Liberia remains to guarantee the safety and security of its ships, its seafarers, as well as the aquatic atmosphere.
