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American Club member alert (April 3, 2020) – re – INTERTANKO’s new publication: Outbreak management plan:COVID-19
APRIL 03, 2020
INTERTANKO’S NEW PUBLICATION:Â OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT PLAN: COVID-19
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This publication outlines the plans and procedures to be put in place to prepare a ship for shore personnel to come on board and to protect seafarers from the dangers posed by COVID-19, including potential exposure to the virus from shore personnel. It also covers the actions to take in the event of a suspected case on board. The guidance should be read in conjunction with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) publication, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers.
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Albeit this document is directed toward tanker operators, it also provides valuable guidance applicable to all types of ships relevant to outbreak management planning for COVID-19. Your Managers recommend that Members take note of this information and be guided accordingly.
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The American Club is most grateful to INTERTANKO for its permission to reproduce herein this important publication.