Africa: International Trade By Sea Needs to Be Guaranteed Despite Covid-19 - Shipping Bodies

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The shipping industry must be prioritised as new restrictions surrounding the response to the Covid-19 pandemic come into force and start to hamper the delivery of food and medical supplies, according to maritime bodies.

"I urge a practical and pragmatic approach, in these unusual times, to issues like crew changeovers, resupply, repairs, survey and certification and licensing of seafarers," said International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Kitack Lim in a video statement. He called on countries to not disrupt the flow of commerce by sea.

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