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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Seafarer Shore Leave Principles (April 2022)

This document sets out principles for providing shore leave during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A reality of the pandemic is that shore leave has been heavily impacted and crews have been forced to remain on board their ships for extended periods without relief. This document sets out principles for providing shore leave while navigating draconian travel restrictions across the globe.

This document sets out principles for providing shore leave during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and contains information on the international maritime obligations surrounding the provision of shore leave by state authorities and shipowners, and for seafarers.

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