Through an open letter, the Federal Maritime Commissioners (FMC) is urging US president Joe Biden and his administration to emphasize the important role the maritime industry plays in maintaining the nation’s supply chain and expedite a vaccination program across the workforce. The letter highlights an upward trend in the number of cases of COVID-19 reported in the maritime sector, indicating that nearly nearly 2,000 US dockworkers have tested positive for Covid-19. In addition to being prioritized for vaccinations, they also ask the President to ensure that the maritime workforce is given access to rapid testing as another tool to help minimize workplace disruption.
