Possible Further Measures to be Taken during COVID-19 pandemic

Possible Further Measures to be Taken during COVID-19 pandemic

In case of further spread of the Covid-19 outbreak,  further precautionary measures might also be taken. Some examples of the further measures that might be taken can summarized as follows in the light of the relevant competent national and international authorities' advises:

• Having enough quantity of hand and surface disinfectants containing enough percentage of alcohol
• Having on board sufficient quantity of PPE, including facemasks, NIOSH-certified disposable N95 filtering facepiece respirators, eye protection such as goggles or disposable face shields that cover the front and sides of the face, and disposable medical gloves and gowns;
• Having on board sufficient quantity medical supplies to meet day-to-day needs. Have contingency plans for rapid resupply during outbreaks.
• Having on board sufficient quantity sterile viral transport media and sterile swabs to collect nasopharyngeal and nasal specimens if COVID-19 infection is suspected.
• More frequency in cleaning and disinfection of the vessel's commonly touched surfaces such as handrails, countertops, and doorknobs

Prohibited Countries

As of 24 March 2020, the list the prohibited countries is as follows:

People's Republic Of China, Iran, Iraq, Italy, South Korea, Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Egypt, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Bulgaria, Kuwait, Bangladesh, Mongolia, TRNC, Ukraine, Kosovo, Morocco, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Oman, Slovenia, Moldova, Djibouti, Equator, Canada, India, Hungary, Guatemala, Kenya Poland. Sudan, Chad, Philippines, Latvia, Taiwan, Peru, Sri Lanka, Niger, Tunisia, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Finland, Angola, Czech Republic, Dominican, Cameroon, Montenegro, Colombia, North Macedonia, Mauritania, Nepal, Portugal, Panama.

CONCLUSION:

Even though new measures are adding, It should always be noted that the main aim of these measures is to control the outbreak of Covid-19 and its impact and the secondary aim is to keep the negative effects of the outbreak to the maritime trade and transportation at the minimum. Stay Safe.

Inama Blessing. 

legal Solicitor.