All the COVID-19 information / precautions website links for seafarers

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

We have collated some useful resources for seafarers, ship owners and ship management companies, and other members of the maritime industry in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak*. Please find a list of links and some useful documents below:

World Health Organization:

• Information and guidance regarding the current outbreak of COVID-19, including daily updates: www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
• Updated WHO recommendations for international traffic in relation to COVID-19 outbreak (29 February 2020): www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/updated-who-recommendations-for-international-traffic-in-relation-to-covid-19-outbreak

International Maritime Organization: www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

COVID-19 – Country information for seafarers (map with current port information and contact details for ITF inspectors): www.itfseafarers.org/en/embed/covid-19-country-information-seafarers

COVID-19 Information Dashboard (country- and port-specific advice on COVID-19 measures): geollectcoronavirusdashboard.com.s3-website.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Port Restrictions Map (updated daily): wilhelmsen.com/ships-agency/campaigns/coronavirus/coronavirus-map

Management of Suspected COVID-19 on Board (information for officers responsible for medical treatment on board ships and mobile offshore units): www.covid19atsea.no

CHIRP Maritime (April 2020):

• Focus on seafarer wellbeing during COVID-19 pandemic: www.chirpmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Covid-19-psycology-and-welfare-paper-April-2020-Final.pdf
• COVID-19 general advice to Masters and crew: www.chirpmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CHIRP-Maritime-COVID19-General-Medical-Advice.pdf
• Trapped by COVID-19 – highlighting the plight of seafarers on board vessels: www.chirpmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Trapped-on-board-April-2020-.pdf

Coronavirus – How to Beat it (free-of-charge awareness video by Seagull and Videotel):www.microsite.videotel.com/coronavirus

Coronavirus – Stay Safe on Board (video produced by Marine Media Enterprises with the support of Columbia Ship Management, ISWAN and Steamship Mutual): www.steamshipmutual.com/loss-prevention/stay_safe_on_board_0420.htm

*Please note: The COVID-19 situation is constantly changing so please refer to the WHO website for the latest guidance and updates.