Suspension and Extension applicationsTwo areas of flexibility...

Suspension and Extension applications
Two areas of flexibility are on offer. Where titleholder work
programs have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic, the Joint Authority regards the COVID-19
pandemic as a force majeure event in relation to sections
2.13 and 2.15 of the Guideline. Commercial circumstances
as described in 2.15 of the Guideline can be used as force
majeure.
Section 2.14 of the Guideline ordinarily requires an
application to include “substantial and compelling
documentary evidence to demonstrate how the force
majeure circumstance has adversely impacted the ability to
complete the work program….”
For COVID-19 pandemic related suspension and extension
applications, documentary evidence requirements will be
simplified. Demonstration of resource constraints (financial
and/or physical) and/or changes to contractual
arrangements with third parties (i.e. the inability to secure a
staffed vessel) will be sufficient.
Please use the usual application form.