Instructions on dealing with novel coronavirus (COVID - 19) -reg

Applicable to: Indian seafarers, companies, RPS providers, MTIs, ship owners

Effective Date: 16.03.2020

Superseded Circulars: M.S. Notice 02 of 2020, M.S. Notice 03 of 2020, M.S. Notice 06 of 2020

Key Changes and Requirements

Indian ships must develop a disease outbreak management plan for COVID-19, considering WHO interim guidance.

Plan elements: Isolation of suspected cases, clinical management, cleaning, disinfection, pre-boarding procedures, screening, education, reporting, garbage disinfection

RPS providers and MTIs must implement measures to minimize risk and prevent COVID-19 spread.

RPS providers: Minimize seafarers' physical presence, use online means for briefing and de-briefing
MTIs: Suspend basic, modular, simulator, competency, and preparatory courses; follow guidelines for pre-sea courses

Seafarers should avoid shore leave in infected regions, self-quarantine if traveled abroad to infected regions.

All written competency examinations are deferred. Oral examinations continue with conditions.

All stakeholders must comply with government instructions and monitor WHO, MoHFW, IMO, Ministry of Shipping, and DG Shipping websites regularly.

Important Note

All stakeholders are advised to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Government and local authorities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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