July 30, 2020
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July 23, 2020
COVID-19 and port safety
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a surge in issues relating to the global supply chain and, in the shipping industry, has shown potential to endanger both vessels and crew. Matters are made more challenging by the fact that there has been no unified approachto the... Read more >
May 26, 2020
International Chamber of Shipping issues Covid-19 guidance to help protect the health of seafarers and shore-based personnel
Backed by the International Group of P&I Clubs and BIMCO (amongst others), on 11 May 2020 the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) issued Guidance for ensuring a safe shipboard interface between ship and shore-based personnel. The Covid-19 pandemic has created... Read more >
May 20, 2020
Covid-19: force majeure and termination rights under shipbuilding contracts
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, many shipyards have faced significant restrictions in workforce or have even been forced to suspend operations. While many yards in China and Korea are now starting to reopen, this has undoubtedly caused delay and... Read more >
May 14, 2020