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BIMCO imposes travel and meeting restrictions due to Coronavirus

BIMCO is an international association organising training courses, seminars, subcommittee meetings, working groups, etc. worldwide. As a consequence of the current spread of Coronavirus, BIMCO has decided that no BIMCO staff can travel to the Far East until further notice. This decision extends to excluding anyone from personally attending any BIMCO training course, subcommittee meeting, working group, etc. who has been to China in the 14 days prior to the planned event. 

We ask that you please take this decision seriously and inform us if, for this reason, you are unable to attend the event. If possible we will attempt to link you remotely with the event through video conferencing facilities. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause but ask for your understanding.

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