The International Chamber of Shipping has raised the alarm on seafarers’ lack of access to vaccinations, which may put the shipping in a legal minefield and affect the global supply chains.
ICS said if crew members are not vaccinated, it would create a ‘perfect storm’ for shipowners, who may be forced to cancel voyages. They will also face legal risks and financial damage, and even damage to their reputations, if the ship sails with unvaccinated crews who might be denied entry to ports.
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