Extraordinary measures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic The Merchant Shipping Directorate wishes to draw the attention of all concerned the MS Notice 158 – Extraordinary measures resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Directorate is aware of the large number of ships registered under the Merchant Shipping Act that are already facing certain challenges emerging from mandatory quarantine and also from precautionary measures being taken by a number of port authorities around the world. To read the MS Notice 158, click here. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dr Jotham Scerri-Diacono or any other member of the shipping team at Ganado Advocates. Go back