Guidance for preventing the spread of the corona virus on board ships

Published: 26/03/2020

Radio Medico and the Norwegian Center for Maritime Medicine have produced a guide with advice about reducing the spread of the virus and how to raise alerts about corona infection on board ships, which can be useful for ships and shipping companies.

The guide (external link) also contains user-friendly links to relevant websites and contact information for further questions

New Maritime Covid-19 assessment tool

The maritime covid-19 assessment tool, developed by the Norwegian Centre for Maritime and Diving Medicine, with the financial support by Gard AS, is an interactive, web-based decision support tool for officers responsible for medical treatment on board ships and mobile offshore units, with information on assessment, treatment and follow-up of individuals with suspected Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at sea.

Direct link to the app: www.covid19atsea.no

We welcome your feedback on post@ncmm.no

“Coronavirus – How to beat it”

In the wake of the pandemic COVID-19, Seagull Maritime and Videotel have launched a new video called: “Coronavirus - How to Beat it.” Available free to the maritime industry, the programme outlines the common symptoms that seafarers need to be aware of and details the key precautions that individuals onboard can take to minimise the spread of this highly contagious virus.

Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/398986642

Guidance for preventing the spread of the corona virus on board ships

New Maritime Covid-19 assessment tool

“Coronavirus – How to beat it”

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