This 第三版 was withdrawn in June 2021 and replaced by Coronavirus (新型冠状病毒肺炎): Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of 海员, 第四版.

In response to the current coronavirus (新型冠状病毒肺炎) outbreak, this Guidance has been produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) to support all types of ships which operate in international waters.

The purpose is to help shipping companies follow advice provided by United Nations agencies including the 世卫组织, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

为什么要更新?

A great deal has changed since March, when the International Chamber of Shipping first issued guidance for the global shipping industry to help combat the spread of 新型冠状病毒肺炎. The entire world has been affected, seeing 32 million cases and more than one million deaths globally*. 而死亡, and indeed infection rates on ships stand at almost nothing in comparison, seafarers face the same risks as the general population and it is important to recognise that following health guidelines is essential to maintain this situation.

有了这样的经历, knowledge of 新型冠状病毒肺炎 has substantially increased, and the International Chamber of Shipping has now published a new, fully updated version of Coronavirus (新型冠状病毒肺炎) – Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of 海员, reflecting the latest thinking and advice on the virus.

The 第三版 has an updated introduction reflecting the situation nine months on from the start of the global pandemic and adds two new annexes on PCR testing and Managing Multiple Cases of 新型冠状病毒肺炎 On Board Vessels. 它取代了版本2, 5月出版, and should be read in conjunction with 新型冠状病毒肺炎 – Protocols to Mitigate the Risks of Cases On Board Ships.

合作伙伴

The new 48 page Guidance has been developed with support from a number of prominent international bodies including:

• The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
• The International Maritime Health Association (IMHA)
• The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)
• INTERTANKO

主题

The measures highlighted in the Guidance include advice on managing port entry restrictions, shipboard measures to address risks associated with 新型冠状病毒肺炎, managing cases of 新型冠状病毒肺炎 on board ship when at sea, assistance for all seafarers to access medical care when in ports, and dealing with other medical issues during 新型冠状病毒肺炎.

In addition to the new PCR Testing Procedures Matrix, the publication also includes updated practical advice on the use of masks, 更新处方, 支援及后勤供应, decision making for on board suspected or confirmed 新型冠状病毒肺炎 cases and measures to enhance mental health and wellbeing. It contains sample crew/passenger locator cards and health self-declaration forms, and a number of posters that can be printed out and displayed.

Our seafarers continue to work tirelessly to ensure the global supply of goods and services during the 新型冠状病毒肺炎 pandemic. It is essential that governments and shipping companies do all they can to support this updated Guidance and seafarers use its recommendations to ensure we all do our bit to keep everyone safe.

Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping

The Guidance is for use on all types of ship and aims to recognise the needs of both cargo and passenger ships. It is recognised that cargo ships are unlikely to have a fully trained doctor or nurse on board and that medical treatment on cargo ships will be provided by a crew member with training to STCW medical requirements.

* Source: Johns Hopkins University