ICS: Updated Coronavirus Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has updated its guidance, Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers. 

This document provides comprehensive recommendations on safe port entry, shipboard measures to address risks associated with COVID-19, managing an outbreak of Covid-19 onboard ship and on other medical issues arising during Covid-19.

Members are also directed to the UK Club’s Coronavirus page on our website for additional guidance on P&I and FDD issues relating to Covid-19. 

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UK P&I

Date03/06/2020

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