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Souurce: UK MCA - This MIN provides information on how the UK Ship Register is undertaking registration services including Civil Liabilities Certificates and Continuous Synopsis Records due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. 

Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands - The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), one of the world’s largest maritime registries, with more than 4,700 vessels and nearly 100,000 seafarers serving on RMI-flagged vessels encourages countries to recognize and protect seafarers as key transport workers amid restrictions around the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Source: Cozen O’Conner - In response to the disruption cause by COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator (the Administrator) has issued a temporary modification to the mortgage recording and acknowledgment requirements set out in the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Act (the Act).

Marhall Islands Registry - International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), which provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Administrators, is always committed to quality client service. During these rapidly changing and challenging times, the RMI Registry remains fully operational and accessible to our clients.

Source: Wickborg | 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: Singapore MPA - MARITIME DECLARATION OF HEALTH 1.This circular, whichwill come into effect from 23 March 2020, 2359hrs, brings to  the  attention  of  the  National  Environment  Agency’s  (Port  Health  Office) requirements for  all  vessels  arriving Port  of  Singaporeto  submit  the 

Source: BIMCO - In the wake of COVID-19 have the BIMCO secretariat recieved a number of reports and circulars with imposed restrictions intended to keep the virus at bay.

Source: BIMCO - Crew unable to disembark, service engineers unable to maintain essential equipment and classification societies unable to do scheduled ship surveys. This is the new reality for many, as several port authorities and port state authorities are imposing restrictions on mobility due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Source: LISCR - This message is sent in order to advise and update you on the continuing efforts of the Liberian Registry to adapt its service delivery in the face of the Global COVID-19 pandemic.   With this unprecedented public health challenge impacting the shipping industry worldwide, the preventive measures being applied globally are having an immediate impact on shipping.&n

Source: ICS - In response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, this Guidance has been produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) to support all types of ships which operate in international waters.