During a virtual meeting on 1st of April between the IMO Secretary- General Kitack Lim, UN chiefs and the UN Secretary-General, was among others addressed the COVID-19 pandemic situation and its impacts around the maritime industry.
In light of the situation, the IMO- Secretary-General Kitack Lim requested from the United Nations system agencies to provide their support concerning IMO’s request to governments to declare seafarers, port personnel and other crucial maritime workers as key...
https://safety4sea.com/imo-seeks-un-support-concerning-keyworker-designation-for-seafarers/