The outbreak and spread of novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has generated headlines across the globe. The human impact is tragic and has required an international response in an attempt to contain its spread. We take a brief look at some of the potential issues for the maritime industry. 

What do the amendments to LOF really mean? Was there an opportunity to do more? In this article our Jim Allsworth considers what the recent amendments to LOF have really achieved and whether there was a missed opportunity to do more. Jim gives his view on how LOF works in practical terms and what might be done to improve it for all.