Masters of vessels calling at countries affected by the virus should instruct crews about its risks, symptoms and ways of contagion, said in a joint, urgent statement the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF).
When in affected ports, masters should grant shore leave only after “careful consideration” and avoid making crew changes there, according to the statement.
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