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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: 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: 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.

Source: DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHlPPlNG, MUMBAI -The coronavirus (COVID-l9) pandemic has created a global crisis which has impacted all aspects of life and badly affected the world of work. ln the maritime sector, it has severely disrupted the functioning of shipping and affected the work of nearly 2 million seafarers worldwide.

Source: IMO - The port State control (PSC) regimes which carry out inspections onboard ships to monitor and enforce compliance with international regulations have highlighted their commitment to ensuring shipping continues to trade safely, securely and efficiently during the coronavirus pandemic, while respecting the important role of seafarers as key workers and protecting the environment.

Source: USCG - The Coast Guard is aware that, in some instances, disruptions to supply chains and workforce availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic make it difficult for owners and operators to bring their vessels into compliance with the Coast Guard Ballast Water Management Regulations set forth in Title 33 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 151, Subparts C and D (33 C.F.R.