Cyprus has all the time ensured that security stays a high precedence for all transport operations and is dedicated to defending and supporting seafarers, the worldwide key employee of the maritime trade.
In recognition of all of the onerous work and dedication from seafarers over the previous yr, the Cyprus Delivery Deputy Minister, Vassilios Demetriades, visited Limassol Port on twenty third December 2020 to thank seafarers in particular person. The Delivery Deputy Minister was joined by the Head of Port State Management Unit, a Marine Surveyor from the Port State Management Unit and members of his Cupboard.
The ship visits have been carried out underneath strict COVID-19 protocol. Nearly 70 seafarers have been supplied with conventional Cypriot presents as a token of appreciation for the dedication proven by seafarers all through a difficult 2020. Christmas is a time when seafarers are away from households and dealing tougher than ever, whereas a lot of the world celebrates with presents, meals and visiting family members. It’s a time when these key employees can usually be forgotten, fairly than remembered because the hard-working souls behind the festivities.
Mr Vassilios Demetriades, Cyprus Delivery Deputy Minister, commented:
“2020 has been a yr in contrast to every other. Seafarers have been impacted by prolonged contracts, unable to return dwelling as a consequence of closed borders and even restricted contracts as a consequence of journey restrictions. Each seafarer has been impacted, whether or not at dwelling or at sea. We have now an obligation to help our key employees and thank them for all their ardour, dedication and onerous work, not solely in the course of the festive season however the entire yr by.
“Our presents are a token of appreciation and a part of a wider promise – we stay dedicated to defending the wellbeing of seafarers. The Cyprus SDM will proceed to adapt and develop new processes and procedures as vital and acceptable over the approaching months, making certain we’re doing all we will to help protected, environment friendly and compassionate transport operations.
“We wish to say a honest thanks to all seafarers; you proceed to ship Christmas for us, and we are going to proceed to ship progress and optimistic change for you.”
Cyprus has all the time labored to facilitate protected and environment friendly transport and was one of many first nations in 2020 to facilitate a brand new, protected course of for crew modifications throughout COVID-19. Crew modifications have been potential from Might 2020, supplied sure situations have been met, making certain a number of the most essential worldwide key employees have been being supported and guarded.
Cyprus will proceed to prioritise seafarers and guarantee there are insurance policies and procedures in place to help their security.
Supply: Cyprus Delivery Deputy Minister