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Maritime advisory on new coronavirus-reg
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers, companies, and ships
Effective Date:
28 January 2020
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Coronavirus Outbreak and WHO Recommendations
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued recommendations to reduce exposure to and transmission of the new coronavirus. These include:
- Hygiene: Frequently clean hands and practice respiratory etiquette.
- Avoid: Close contact with people who are unwell, live animals, and raw/undercooked meat.
- Seek medical attention: If you feel sick, have fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.
2. Indian Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) Advisory
The MoHFW has issued an advisory for travelers visiting China, recommending:
- Avoid: Non-essential travel to China and contact with live animals.
- If sick in China: Cover mouth, don't travel further, seek medical attention, and report to Indian Embassy.
- If sick on flight or after return: Inform crew, follow airline/health officer directions, and maintain self-isolation.
Important Note
All Indian seafarers, companies, and ships must comply with WHO recommendations and MoHFW advisory. Exercise caution while calling at ports in affected regions.
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