Restricted Nationals Vessels may be refused entry into ports in Mindanao
Following the implementation of Martial Law in Mindanao (southern Philippines) on 24th May 2017, the Senate and the House of Representatives met jointly at the end of July and voted to extend martial law in Mindanao until 31st December 2017.
UK Club correspondents report on how the armed conflict in the region is having ramifications in regards to international vessels, as crews of a certain nationality are not being allowed to proceed to ports in Mindanao.
A new law, aimed at protecting seafarers and their families from the unscrupulous practices of "ambulance chasing" lawyers, was signed by President Aquino on 26th November 2015.
The E.O. had an effective date of March 16, 2017. However, the key provisions of E.O. 13780, banning the issuance of new visas to nationals of the six designated countries for 90 days, have now been suspended by two Federal district court judges, one in Hawaii and the other in Maryland. A ruling is awaited from a third Federal judge in the State of Washington.
The UK P&I Club have received the below advice from our local correspondents, HS Corporation, regarding the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak and the affect on the region.
