Shipping likely to face restriction, disruption from Chinese coronavirus outbreak

Shipowners should prepare for the potential of additional restrictions that could be enacted to fight the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus. An advisory from London law firm Hill Dickinson's shipping law team said the outbreak and subsequent rapid spread of coronavirus 2019 n-CoV, also known as Wuhan coronavirus, means the maritime industry may face restrictions. Issues may extend from infection of crew members to quarantine measures, closure of ports, and possible repercussions on charter party obligations. More Information: Shipping news to prepare