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Instructions to all Statutory bodies and surveyors conducting inspection on board merchant ships- Restricting Ship to shore interactions during second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
Applicable to:
All statutory bodies and surveyors conducting inspections on board merchant ships
Effective Date:
14th May 2021
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 02, 03, and 04 of 2020
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Restricting Ship to Shore Interactions
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, ship to shore interactions should be minimized. Masters must create SOPs for contactless interaction with agencies like port officials, terminal operators, and surveyors.
- Masters: Develop SOPs for contactless interaction
- Agencies: Avoid boarding vessels unless necessary. Follow COVID protocols if boarding
COVID-19 Protocols
- Wear appropriate PPE
- Stay away from accommodation spaces
Important Note
Non-compliance may lead to vessel delay, crew infection, and potential penalties.
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