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ICAO, IMO and ILO urge governments to facilitate the change of ship and aircraft crews
I also call for recognition of the essential role of these workers
May 27, 2020
ICAO, IMO and ILO stressed that, due to mobility restrictions adopted for the health emergency, after many months at sea, a large number of seafarers, including the crews of the fishing boats, they still had to prolonging the stay on board the ships as it has not been can replace or repatriate them, a situation -- they have highlighted the three UN agencies - which appears to be unsustainable for both the safety and well-being of seafarers safe operation of maritime transport.
"For humanitarian reasons and for the need for comply with international safety and security standards explained ICAO, IMO and ILO in their appeal to governments - The change of crews cannot be postponed until Indefinitely. We are seeking government support facilitate crew changes that are essential operations for keep global supply chains and humanitarian and medical missions and relief flights."
In addition, the three organisations call for essential workers categories of seafarers and staff personnel from the offshore energy industry, the aviation and air cargo logistics personnel and service providers at ports and airports, whatever the nationality of the workers.
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ICAO, IMO and ILO stressed that, due to mobility restrictions adopted for the health emergency, after many months at sea, a large number of seafarers, including the crews of the fishing boats, they still had to prolonging the stay on board the ships as it has not been can replace or repatriate them, a situation -- they have highlighted the three UN agencies - which appears to be unsustainable for both the safety and well-being of seafarers safe operation of maritime transport.
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