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Source: OCIMF - COVID-19 continues to challenge our industry on many fronts. While we all work through this unprecedented situation it is important to maintain delivery of essential goods and services on a global basis.

Source: IMO - The Secretary-General informs that he has received reports regarding the impacts on the shipping industry resulting from the sudden and rapid outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. In response to this situation, the Secretary-General has issued guidance through Circular Letter No.4204.

Source: ICS & ITF - As the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold it is vital that all governments keep maritime trade moving by continuing to allow commercial ships access to ports worldwide and by facilitating the movement and rapid changeover of ships’ crews.

Source: LISCR - The Liberian Registry has announced its latest proactive and industry leading measures with regards to implementing temporary vessel registration and mortgage recording procedures; and in doing its utmost to stay ahead of the disruptions brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: ECSA - The outbreak of the corona virus (COVID-19) has developed into a catastrophic event affecting many countries and its citizens around the globe. The European social partners in the maritime transport sector, ECSA and ETF express their compassion with all people being struck by the recent developments.

Source: BIMCO - The shipping industry is facing several challenges in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, including delays and postponements of ballast water management systems (BWMS) installations in shipyards and dry docks. Should this disruption continue for a few more months, some shipowners’ plans to install type-approved systems could face disruptions.

Source: BMA - The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) continues to follow the expert advice of the World Health Organisation and local national medical Authorities on COVID-19.  We are aware of the ongoing challenges being faced by the entire shipping sector due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Source: ITF - The impact of rapid and worldwide spread of Covid-19 throughout the maritime industry, in particular the cruise ship industry, has made global headlines since the outbreak of the global pandemic.

Source: BIMCO - BIMCO has collected statements from a number of flag states, port states and recognised organisations/classification societies (RO) and produced a regulatory analysis concerning COVID-19 and its possible implica

Source: Safety4Sea - The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”) is providing the following information and advice on the COVID-19 for RMI-flagged vessels and seafarers. This outbreak has been declared a worldwide emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO).