MPA approved over 4,000 crew change cases since March

Uploaded By:  Janine Ballesteros Submitted By:  Janine Ballesteros Case Study:  No It continues to facilitate the disembarkation of seafarers on medical grounds. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has approved more than 4,000 cases of crew sign-on and sign-off for over 300 companies since 27 March, according to an announcement. The cases involved some 500 ships that include tankers, bulk carriers, container ships and offshore vessels. It has also continued to facilitate the disembarkation of seafarers on medical grounds despite the pandemic, as well as facilitate medical treatment of seafarers who require emergency attention. read more