Crew changes during COVID-19 – a new flashpoint for charterparty disputes?
Whilst the world is adapting to the new normal, the shipping industry still struggle with the challenges and uncertainties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. A major hurdle facing shipowners has been crew changes. Notwithstanding global efforts to improve this situation, many obstacles remain, and unrestricted crew changes are unlikely to return in the foreseeable future.