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Instructions on dealing with Novel Coronavirus (COVID - 19)
**Summary of DGS Order 03 of 2020: Instructions on dealing with Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)**
Applicable to:
All stakeholders in the maritime industry
Effective Date:
20.03.2020
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 02 of 2020, M.S. Notice 02 of 2020, M.S. Notice 03 of 2020, M.S. Notice 06 of 2020
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Travel Restrictions and Quarantine
Seafarers are advised to refrain from 'signing off' from ships from infected countries. Shipping companies and RPS providers are instructed not to 'sign-off' seafarers from countries under travel restrictions by MEA. Seafarers may undergo compulsory quarantine upon arrival in India.
- Duration: Temporary measures till 31.03.2020, subject to review
2. Guidance Document
The Directorate has prepared a guidance document for the shipping industry to combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Topics covered: Port entry restrictions, protective measures, pre-boarding screening, hygiene measures, high-risk exposure, case handling, isolation, cleaning, disinfection, and waste management
II/4 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Interim guidance for shipping & seafarers for prevention & managing outbreak of COVID-19 (Provisionally valid till 31.03.2020)
Important Note
All stakeholders are advised to strictly follow the instructions and guidelines issued by the Directorate and other relevant authorities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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