The deadline is today fort Governments and Authorities around the world to react to the crisis that is created by their reluctance to allow crew change:
There is a very real risk that many of the 300000 seafarers that has finished their contract, but is unable to go home, will down tool.
This will affect the supply chain and possibly block ports with idle ships, thus causing shortages in many parts of the world.
Gcaptain News also have an article about this today:
It is also getting attention in other Maritime media worldwide: