Twenty members of the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) from Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America have committed to keeping their ports open during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Their declaration, initiated by Singapore, calls on port authorities to collaborate and share best practices to ensure that port operations can remain undisrupted and that necessities and essential medical supplies continue to be transported seamlessly across the world.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) Quah Ley Hoon said port authorities would need to take enhanced precautions for their ports and on ships, as well as manage the stress faced by seafarers and maritime personnel.
