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Joseph E.M. Hughes, Chairman and CEO, Shipowners Claims Bureau, Managers for The American Club
American Club Circular no. 13/20 – International Group launches COVID-19 online traking tool
APRIL 8, 2020
CIRCULAR NO. 13/20
TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Dear Member:
INTERNATIONAL GROUP LAUNCHES COVID-19 ONLINE TRACKING TOOL
The International Group of P&I Clubs has just launched a publicly accessible COVID-19 digital tracking tool. The news was notified yesterday by way of a press release from the Group as follows:
The International Group (with particular thanks to the North) has today launched a new publicly accessible online digital tool (dashboard) to assist shipowners, charterers, operators and other parties in the maritime sector track country and port specific advice around the world, detailing the measures being put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These are uncertain times as the COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for the industry and society at large.
It is important that the most up to date and relevant information on COVID-19 measures taken in different jurisdictions are available and accessible via a single source and in an easy to use format. As such, this interactive tool will allow parties to identify commercial risks and physical threats to shipping around the world and provide live updates as to the number of confirmed cases of the virus, countries at risk and what to look out for. The tool sources data from all 13 International Group Clubs, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Health Organization (WHO) and other leading sources (including Wilhelmsen and GAC), which can also assist ships with chartering, operations and help prepare staff for what to expect when arriving in port. Access to the dashboard is via the links on the International Group’s COVID-19 page on this website.
As will be seen, the American Club will participate in updating the tool in collaboration with its colleagues in the Group over the weeks ahead. It can be accessed at:
Yours faithfully,
Joseph E.M. Hughes, Chairman & CEO
Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., Managers for
THE AMERICAN CLUB
All Clubs in the International Group of P&I Clubs have issued similar Circulars.
