Coronavirus: Crew-change headache on horizon as ports tighten controls
Contingency plans are being activated and crew changes have been deferred to next port of call beyond China. Shore leave in China has been halted and crew have been advised to reduce contact with shore personnel
Vessels on tight schedules, such as container liners, have warned of possible delays to schedules if crew members get infected and drydocking and scrubber retrofits in China are being affected