Using technology to tackle the challenges of Covid-19

Peter Stålberg, of The Swedish Club, discusses the way in which technology has been a game changer in terms of risk management through the Covid-19 pandemic, but stresses there are still more improvements needed

With the onslaught of Covid-19, measures to prevent the spread of the virus have closed ports or meant strict quarantine measures for crew. Ports are operating with their own individual approaches to managing the coronavirus situation, making it difficult for the master to prepare the vessel – or the crew – for the challenges facing them when they prepare to berth.