On 30th March 2020, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (“NIMASA”) in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, issued a Marine Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Masters of Ships, Ship Agents, Shipping Companies and Maritime Stakeholders (“Notice”). The Notice is meant to offer guidance to support all types of ships that operate in the Nigerian maritime domain and to assist shipping companies and all maritime stakeholders in observing the directives and advice provided by United Nations agencies – including the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization, as well as the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC).

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