IMC COVID-19 Resource Database
United States Coast Guard:
MSIB 06-20: Vessel Reporting Requirements for Illness or Death.
MSIB 02-20: Novel Coronavirus - Update (Change 3).
MSIB 07-20: Port and Facility Operations.
MSIB 08-20: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Mariner Credentialing Program Impacts - Update #1
MSIB 09-20: Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation.
MSIB 10-20: Guidance for Maritime Operators on Compliance with Federal Drug Testing Requirements.
MSIB 11-20: Maintaining Maritime Commerce and Identification of Essential Maritime Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19.
COVID-19 Precautionary Practices: MSIB issued for New Orleans, but has practical information for anyone in the maritime industry.
Department of Homeland Security:
CISA Guidance: Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During Covid-19 Response
TSA Guidance: COVID-19 Impact on TWIC Enrollment and Issuance.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Interim Guidance: Managing Suspected or Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease on Ships
Interim Guidance: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Guidance for Ships
Additional Resources:
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) Resource Page: here.
The World Health Organization has also posted guidance of managing COVID-19 cases and outbreaks on board ships. Find that guidance here.
ISWAN's mental health guidance for seafarers during the COVID-19 outbreak. [Video]
Wilhelmsen's interactive map displaying port restrictions around the world and what those restrictions entail. To access that site, click here.
National Maritime Center's Operational Changes.
TSA extends TWIC Certification during COVID-19 by 180 days. Here.
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