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Source: BIMCO - "Gibraltar - a major crew changing hub, is following the recommendations proposed by BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and other industry partners, and facilitated by IMO in a circular letter, by easing restrictions to crew change as a result of COVID-19 challenges.

Source: Jones Walker - Part I of this series outlined remedies available under the Jones Act and vessel owner liabilities. During Part II of this series, we will summarize some remedies available under the general maritime law to third-party visitors and passengers.

Source: Jones Walker - Vessel owners may have liability to their employees who become ill in the service of the ship and who may also expose other crew members. Vessel owners may also have obligations to third-party visitors and passengers exposed to COVID-19 while on board. Part I of this series will outline remedies available under the Jones Act and vessel owner liabilities.

Source: Wikborg | Rein - "The fast spread of COVID-19 worldwide and the actions taken by regulatory bodies have created challenges for the shipping industry in particular given its international character.

Source: Panama Maritime Authority - "The COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit the world, and the maritime sector does not escape this situation, affecting ship owners, ship managers and operators, seafarers, port workers and maritime and logistics professionals.

Source: ICS - This guidance provides information for shipowners and operators on managing ship and seafarer certificates during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Source: MPA Singapore - The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singa

Source: ITF - "Following the spread of Covid-19, restrictions, safety measures and procedures are now in effect in ports across the world.

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For information on managing Covid-19 outbreaks on board please refer to WHO guidance."

Source: LISCR - The Liberian Registry has developed and released a dynamic Detention Prevention Programme (DPP), which is an automated Port State Control (PSC) risk assessment system that focuses on preparedness before Liberian vessels enter into port. This valuable tool and platform is offered to Liberian-flagged ships free of charge.

Source: North P&I - Social distancing and restricted measures have been implemented to the whole shipping industry, aiming to minimize the virus' spread and to fully protect the seafarers and those employed. Thus, North P&I Club launched an information sheet on how to deal with ship visitors and keep the social distances.