Crisis of crews stuck at sea is at 'critical point', claims IMO chief

The humanitarian crisis of seafarers stuck on ships as crew changes are prevented by the coronavirus pandemic is at a critical point, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said Tuesday at a Capital Link shipping forum in London.

“We are at a critical point now. I implore governments to do more This cannot wait. This is now a real safety issue,” Lim said.