Circular no. 12 of 2021 31st March, 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Sub: NUSI Petition to Hon’ble Prime Minister
COVID Vaccination for all ranks of seafarers on priority
You are aware that National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) had taken up the matter with the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 11th December, 2020 vide our letter no. GS/65/060/2020 to enable all ranks of seafarers to receive the COVID vaccine on priority. NUSI has already declared financial support for the vaccination by its initiatives for all ranks of seafarers as per guidelines. Though the matter is receiving the highest consideration, it is still pending.
Indian seafarers have already been declared “Key Workers” and should receive the Covid vaccine on priority. Philippines and Indonesia are giving their seafarers Covid vaccine on priority. The employment of Indian seafarers is at stake as many countries are already asking for Covid Vaccine certificate during crew change. NUSI is petitioning the Government of India so that all ranks of our Indian seafarers do not loose their jobs.
It is your duty to support and publicize the petition. It is in the interest of our seafarers and their families.
Click here for the petition: https://forms.gle/Mzwic8b8SYMGCtoG7
Warm regards,
(Abdulgani Y. Serang)
General Secretary -cum-Treasurer
Executive Board Member – ITF
Vice Chair, ITF Seafarers Section – Asia Pacific Region
Vice Chair, ITF Asia Pacific Region
