Coronavirus restrictions are creating a ‘time bomb’ in maritime shipping

Source: CNBC

Originally published on: 17/04/20

There could be “terrible accidents” at sea if shipping crew changes continue to be blocked by coronavirus restrictions, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) told CNBC this week.

Of 1.2 million crew members at sea at any one time, around 100,000 usually leave their ships every month to comply with international maritime regulations protecting their health, safety and welfare, according to a joint statement by ICS and the International Air Transport Association.

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