The statement came from the USG when welcoming the joint declaration of 13 countries, including Greece, and 10 international organisations that “emphatically recognise the need for a substantial solution to the problem of crew changes”.In a statement the UGS underlines that in order for shipping to fulfil its role, shipping companies must be able to safely and efficiently man their ships and make the necessary crew changes. “However, so far, despite the interventions of international shipping organisations and of many maritime countries, including the Greek government, the various current restrictions on travel around the world are preventing crew changes,” said the UGS.From the very beginning, the UGS has stressed the need for those in charge internationally to facilitate the smooth movement of seafarers around the world, always guided by their safety and health, and called for seafarers to be designated “essential workers” in order to ensure their free movement.UGS president, Theodore Veniamis, said: “Representing the Greek shipping community which controls 20% of the world’s tonnage, I feel morally obliged to once again address the competent authorities of all countries, which exclusively bear the responsibility, and ask them to facilitate, by adopting realistic and practical procedures, to enable shipping companies to make the necessary crew changes smoothly.Source: SeaTradeMaritime (Click for further of the article)
WORLD SHIPPING
21 July 2020 - 20:58
Greek shipowners repeat call for governments to facilitate crew change
With 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 emphasised
WORLD SHIPPING
21 July 2020 - 20:58
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