We, the signatories to <a href="https://www.globalmaritimeforum.org/content/2020/12/The-Neptune-Declaration-on-Seafarer-Wellbeing-and-Crew-Change.pdf">The Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change</a>, recognize that we have a shared responsibility to ensure that the current crew change crisis is resolved as soon as possible and to use the learnings from the crisis as an opportunity to build a more resilient maritime supply chain.
We believe that the most effective way of addressing the crew change challenge and building a more resilient maritime logistics chain, is by working together across the value chain with industry stakeholders, organizations and with governments to implement solutions that work in practice.
Therefore, we commit to take action to resolve the crew change crisis, based on our position and role in the value chain, thereby ensuring the rights and wellbeing of the seafarers supporting global supply chains. We call on our peers and other stakeholders, in particular relevant government bodies, to join us in our efforts.
To make tangible improvements, the following actions should be implemented:
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<li>Recognize seafarers as key workers and give them priority access to Covid-19 vaccines</li>
<li>Establish and implement gold standard health protocols based on existing best practice</li>
<li>Increase collaboration between ship operators and charterers to facilitate crew changes</li>
<li>Ensure air connectivity between key maritime hubs for seafarers</li>
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Read more about the <a href="https://www.globalmaritimeforum.org/neptune-declaration/">Neptune Declaration on Global Maritime Forum</a>

Altera Infrastructure signs the Neptune Declaration