Resources: Reports & Publications

The Neptune Declaration on crew change
The Neptune Declaration on enabling crew changes and repatriation signed by hundreds of stakeholders connected to the maritime industry.

Intertanko Guide on Crew Management and Welfare
An Intertanko Guide on crew welfare management and mental wellness for seafarers, applicable during the pandemic and in normal times

12 Step Protocol for Crew Changes
Revised framework for ensuring safe crew changes and travel during COVID-19

A call for Action from the UN Global Compact and other agencies
Joint Statement by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), the UN Global Compact, and the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights.

Beyond the Limit
How Covid-19 corner-cutting places too much risk in the international shipping system.

Statement from UN agencies on crew changes
A joint statement from United Nations agencies calling on all Governments to take urgent action on seafarer crew changes

ITF/ICS survey results on health protection measures for crews during COVID-19
IMO document on the outcome of ITF/ICS surveys on health protection measures for seafarers on board ships and ashore, with recommendations for shipping companies...

Medical care for seafarers ashore
Recommendations on the disembarkation of seafarers to receive medical care ashore