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Intercargo reports that some bulk charterers prevent crew changes
They do not allow them to happen during the rental period despite not having to pay the costs
November 2, 2020
"Intercargo - reads a note from the association - strongly condemns the inhuman practices of some charterers of bulkers who refuse that the change of the entire crew during the rental period. This is in counter to the industry's efforts to offer seafarers the essential rest of which they have been so long deprived during the Covid-19 pandemic and which is essential for the safety of maritime transport.'
"Paradoxically," the note continues, "this tremendous practice has been reported mainly in the field of transport of dry bulk, in which there is particular attention to the prevention of marine fatigue. The bulk carriers used on tramp routes make stopovers in many more ports than in other shipping sectors and this leads to the accumulation of additional tension on workers already fatigued who have no hope of being replaced by other seafarers.'
"It is very disappointing," intercargo stressed. that many bulk renters don't understand or don't want take responsibility inherent in the concept of enterprise included in a time charter rental contract."
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