International crew changes amid global pandemic outbreaks: Key issues and system innovations

Han, Wei; Chen, Jihong; Wei, Kui; Song, Jia; Jia, Guo-Ling

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2022.105342

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“…According to the New York Times vaccination tracker, the global average vaccination is 53 for every 100 people; however, in the case of the Philippines, it has an average of 18 vaccinations for every 100 seafarers, which is way below the global average rate (UNCTAD, 2021). Han et al (2023) The crew change crisis impacted seafarers' working performance, and increased the risk of accidents Wong (2021), Shan (2021), UNCTAD (2021) Table 1. Summary of challenges of the pandemic to seafarers MABR 9,1 come from developing countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia and India, but the vaccination rate in these countries are far behind that in developed nations.…”

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Identifying critical challenges and government’s responses for Filipino seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lin,

Sarza

2024

MABR

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PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic had a disastrous impact on a substantial number of Filipino seafarers. The government agencies played a crucial role in helping the seafarers. This paper aims to explore the challenges that the Filipino seafarers faced amid the pandemic, and initially evaluate the Philippine government’s countermeasures.Design/methodology/approachThis paper reviewed academic literature and secondary data to identify and analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on seafarers. To identify the full range of policies and measures that have been adopted by the Philippines’ government amid the pandemic to mitigate the impact on seafarers, an extensive survey of various sources was conducted. Furthermore, an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) survey was conducted from seafarers' perspective to analyze the priority of these government initiatives.FindingsThis study identifies four key challenges for seafarers during the pandemic: crew change crisis, healthcare shortages, certification and the derived problems including financial and mental health issues. Notably, mental health problems are prevalent but receive limited government attention. Despite the government’s efforts to assist seafarers, the AHP survey identifies crew change assistance as the most crucial issue, possibly impacting all others.Originality/valueThis paper recognizes the significant information regarding aid in recovery management, and provides much-needed assistance to seafarers during the pandemic and similar crisis situations. It bridges the research gaps and contributes knowledge to the government, stakeholders and various entities such as shipping companies, ship management firms and seafarers' manning agencies.

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Identifying critical challenges and government’s responses for Filipino seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lin,

Sarza

2024

MABR

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“…The COVID-19 restrictions on travel have neglected these distance workers by prohibiting them from shore access, which forced them to stay on board without any visibility of the release or enjoy leave periods (De Beukelaer 2021a). Travel restrictions disrupted the crew change system, seafarers' overall welfare, and social security support (Han et al 2023;De Beukelaer 2021b).…”

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Covid-19 and after: About human factors and welfare in shipping

Carrera Arce,

Baumler,

Hollander

2024

Maritime Transport Conference

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The COVID-19 crisis locked sea workers on their ships for extended periods. They have been deprived of their right to repatriation or shore leave. Their employment agreements were extended, medical assistance failed, and financial challenges affected them. The crisis revealed the lack of care for seafarers, which may have mid-term and long-term consequences for this population. The study elaborates on 54 in-depth interviews and confirms challenges such as downgraded working conditions, including high work-related stress and few opportunities for recovery, prioritization of commercial interest over well-being, limited or no signs of improvements in seafarers' well-being, and insufficient care for seafarers. Additionally, the data indicates seafarers have been particularly resilient and adaptive during the crisis. However, the absence of care and respect combined with the insufficient recognition of their role after the crisis may seriously augment the intention to quit the occupation. Cooperation between the industry and authorities was deemed insufficient to protect seafarers' well-being and health globally. In conclusion, the COVID-19 crisis revealed the shipping industry's latent deficiencies in caring for seafarers. Interviewees agreed that the future of shipping depends on establishing a culture of care.

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Innovation of the global international ship registry system: Evolution process and future reforms

Chen,

Xu,

Zhao

et al. 2024

Ocean & Coastal Management

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International crew changes amid global pandemic outbreaks: Key issues and system innovations

Cited by 5 publications

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Identifying critical challenges and government’s responses for Filipino seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Identifying critical challenges and government’s responses for Filipino seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Covid-19 and after: About human factors and welfare in shipping

Innovation of the global international ship registry system: Evolution process and future reforms

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