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Maritime advisory No.2 on new Coronavirus-reg.

Applicable to: All Indian seafarers and Indian ships
Effective Date: 04.02.2020
Superseded Circulars: MS Notice 02 of 2020

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Additional Measures

In addition to the previous advisory, the following measures are to be complied with:

  • MoHFW Guidelines: Visit MoHFW website for disease alerts, discharge policy, clinical management guidelines, travel advisory, surveillance guidance, and infection control guidelines.
  • WHO Guidance: Follow the WHO guidance on appropriate usage of PPE.
  • IMO Circulars: Comply with IMO circulars No.4203 and No.4204.
  • IMHA Advice: Follow the IMHA advice for shipping companies.

2. Compliance and Updates

All Indian seafarers and ships must comply with the updated guidelines issued from time to time. Visit the mentioned websites daily for updates.

Important Note

This notice is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and Additional Secretary to the Government of India.

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