Chief Operating Officer of the Liberian International Ship as well as Corporate Registry (LISCR), Alfonso Castillero
The Liberian Registry is proceeding its initiatives to acquire acknowledgment of seafarers as “key workers” as well as for much required crew-exchange to be permitted at significant ports internationally throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The computer system registry is currently collaborating with market bodies such as the IMO, ICS, as well as ITF. Now it is asking for various other significant flag states to participate in the promote an international 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.”
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 important role 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 execute a variety of actions which permit the risk-free continuation of procedures, such as presenting remote ship closings, remote ship studies, as well as remote yearly safety and securityInspections In enhancement, Liberia has actually been collaborating with market stakeholders to promote the classification of seafarers as vital employees, as well as to have actually staff exchanges carried out securely as well as routinely to make sure the safety and security of the international fleet as well as the maritime supply chain.
Liberia just recently suggested its whole fleet to proceed reporting straight to the flag State any type of as well as all instances in which seafarers aboard have actually experienced endangered psychological as well as physical wellness. Liberia remains to make sure the safety and security of its ships, its seafarers, as well as the aquatic setting.
