ILO welcomes Singapore port’s new measures to help seafarers and ease crew rotations

Source: ILO

Original Date Posted: 9/1/2020

"Singapore has brought in new measures to facilitate the safe rotation of crews at its port, while protecting ships and the local community.

GENEVA (ILO News) – The ILO has welcomed Singapore’s introduction of new measures designed to safeguard the health and welfare of crews joining and leaving ships at its port, ensure safe port operations and protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic .

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has opened a self-contained Crew Facilitation Centre (CFC), with an onsite medical centre, testing and holding facilities. Crew members will be able to use the CFC up to 48 hours before boarding their ships. It is anticipated this will allow more crew changes to take place in Singapore, while protecting both the ships and the local community"

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