Stories of seafarers stuck on ships has been a constant refrain of the Covid 19 pandemic within the shipping world and, indeed, the broader press across the world. Bowmans partner, Lana Stockton, has been at the forefront of repatriation for crew, passengers and stowaways from the start of the lockdowns. She talks about her experiences and challenges in this pressurized environment as well as the physical and mental health issues affecting crew and the long overdue attention now being paid to their wellbeing on board ships.  

Shipping lawyer at Bowmans, Craig Cunningham, explains why Namibia is the hidden gem when it comes to banks and financiers in search of a user-friendly jurisdiction for structured workouts for distressed shipping loans. The jurisdiction has all the benefits and flexibility of South Africa, but none of the downsides of poor ship mortgage ranking.