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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers, Second Edition (March 2022)
This roadmap sets out procedures for a programme that can be implemented by all stakeholders concerned to facilitate safe ship crew vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It can be used by shipping companies (their agents and representatives, including crew agencies), maritime administrations and national health authorities, in liaison with other authorities (such as local customs, immigration, border control, seaport and civil aviation) and seafarers, during the planning and roll-out stages of the vaccination programme.
This roadmap:
- Proposes a framework dedicated to seafarers, for the establishment of vaccination centres in hubs, i.e. places easily accessible to seafarers (ports or airports); and
- Describes aspects to consider in a vaccination programme for seafarers, such as:
- Planning, setting up and operating a vaccination centre, including vaccine logistics and distribution;
- Rostering seafarers and associated documentation; and
- Legal/liability considerations.
Shipping companies should ensure that they follow national requirements with regards to vaccination and quarantine.
New in the second edition:
- Updated guidance reflecting the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccinations;
- Updated information on establishing a vaccination site or national hub for seafarers;
- New information covering seafarer travel to and from vaccination sites and the necessary documentation required;
- An example vaccination card that can be printed off and provided to seafarers to document their vaccinations; and
- Updated references to alternative and important industry guides on vaccinations for seafarers.
The Seafarers' Health Information Programme
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Vaccination for Seafarers and Shipping Companies: A Practical Guide, Third Edition
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers, Second Edition (March 2022)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Legal, Liability and Insurance Issues arising from Vaccination of Seafarers (March 2021)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers, Fifth Edition
- Handling a Mental Health Crisis or Emergency and Spotting Suicidal Behaviour in Seafarers
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Protocols to Mitigate the Risks of Cases On Board Ships (August 2020)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Seafarer Shore Leave Principles (April 2022)
- Manning Agency Guidelines
- Managing your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Poster - Psychological First Aid
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Recommended Framework of Protocols for ensuring safe ship crew changes and travel during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (22 April 2021)
- COVID-19 - 12-Step Guide to the IMO’s Recommended Framework of Protocols for Ensuring Safe Ship Crew Changes and Travel
- IMHA - Getting healthy seafarers to a ship (August 2020)
- Poster - Coping with stress during COVID-19
- Poster - How seafarers can help their children handle stress during COVID-19
- Best Management Practices: ICMA Guidance for Maritime Ministry During COVID-19 (June 2020)
- ILO - Information note on maritime labour issues and coronavirus (COVID-19) (7 April 2020)
- Seafarers' Coronavirus FAQs (March 2020)
