Transport समुद्री परिवहन

AIM

To provide guidance on how best to facilitate the safe and gradual restoration of personal boat/sea cruiser use, and boat rentals for family groups, and at the same time reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission during leisure sea travel as much as practicable.

SIZE OF GATHERING

Limit the number of people on board to up to 30% of capacity of the boat (including staff) to a maximum of 15 people.
If staff are present on the boat, ensure that the same infection prevention and control measures are applied to them as guests.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Measure the temperature of the people who will rent the boat by the renting company to ensure boarding only for those with body temperature less than 38 degrees.
Masks to be worn by employees and clients at the rental point and during the cruise.
Cough and sneeze etiquette should be adhered to at all times.
Ehteraz App to be downloaded by all renting company’s employees and customers, and a process should be in place for the management of the health status checks daily. The health status should be green to allow entrance.
Employees must undergo regular testing as per MOPH guidance.
Boats, including the equipment and surfaces, should be cleaned and disinfected prior, and after use.
It is mandatory to provide cleaning and disinfection materials on the boats.
Frequently clean and disinfect commonly touched objects and surfaces like the gates or the fuel pump.
Ensure cleaning and disinfecting toilets between use.
Ensure the availability of facilities for handwashing/ or hand sanitizing is maintained on the boat and at the rental company.
Handwashing or hand sanitizing before and after boarding/ unboarding the boat/ sea cruiser is recommended.
Staff showing any signs of COVID-19 should stay home and follow MoPH protocols

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

Calculate maximum 30% occupancy based on maintaining at least 1.5 meters (9 m2 per person) at any point in time to a maximum of 15 people on the boat, waiting at the marina or when fueling the boat.
Refrain from rafting up with other boats.
Beaching up the boat next to others should be avoided.
Limit the contact with others on the way to and from the marina.

EDUCATION & AWARENESS

Keep staff and customers updated on COVID-19 safety and prevention information and guidelines.
Use MOPH awareness messages and materials.

FOOD AND DRINK

No buffet food, all food and beverages to be served by crew members wearing masks and gloves
Salads and other cold food to be pre-packaged in individual portion with disposable cutlery
Bottled water only

WASTE

Ensure that waste bins with covers are available and distributed adequately on the boat.

VULNERABLE GROUPS

COVID-19 Services Assistant خدمة المساعدة الخاصة بكوفيد-19