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Crew changes and abandonment top busy IMO Legal Committee agenda

The Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a new item for its future work programme relating to fair treatment of seafarers detained on suspicion of committing maritime crimes. At the Committee’s meeting on 27 November and 1-2 December, it also agreed on the d... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Rise in drug smuggler threats to crew

The drug cartels have become more prone to resort to violence to expand and protect their criminal enterprise. BIMCO explains the risks to ships' crew.

The contractual implications of COVID-19 on crew changes and port restrictions

At times of port restrictions and situations where a crew may be infected or fall ill with COVID-19, it has become apparent that the obligations and rights of contracting parties need to be clarified. The main takeaway from the situation is that parties to a contract should communicate and cooperate... Please follow the link to continue reading.