MIN 616 COVID-19: minimising risk to ships’ crews and other maritime sector workers
Amendment 6 outlines guidance for companies and employers regarding management and mitigation of COVID 19 (Coronavirus). This MIN expires January 31st 2022.
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This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, as amended and replaces MGN 616 (M+F Amendment 5).
This notice draws attention to UK Government guidance for companies and employers regarding management and mitigation of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
In this notice “shipowner” includes fishing vessel owner and “seafarers” includes fishermen.
The links in Annex A include the use of PPE and face coverings on public transport and a safety alert for PPE designated as complying with KN95 standard.
Amendment 6 ensures consistency with current UK government guidance, including the availability of vaccination and testing, and updates the links in Annex A.
This MIN expires 31st January 2022.
