Outcome of surveys by ICS & ITF on health protection measures on board ships in response to Covid-19

Source: IMO

Original Date Posted:7/24/2020

The COVID-19 related restrictions on crew changes have a major impact on the health and well-being of seafarers. Although some Governments have taken action to alleviate the situation, more than 200,000 seafarers are still waiting to be repatriated, many remaining on board long beyond the end of their original contracts. The Secretary-General has received a report of ICS and ITF entitled Outcome of the surveys on health protections measures onboard ships in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as set out in the annex. The ICS survey was completed by 83 companies, operating approximately 1,775 ships, and the ITF survey was completed by 538 seafarers. The objective of the surveys was to gain further understanding of the health protection measures introduced by companies on board their ships during the pandemic and inform the development of best practices for companies and seafarers.

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