Precautions for lifting restrictions Maritime Transport

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AIM

To provide research-based 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 on board to those family members who share the same household
No guests allowed on the boat.
If staff works on the boat, ensure that same infection prevention and control measures are applied on them as the family member.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Measure temperature of the family who will rent the boat by the renting company to ensure boarding only for those whose body temperature is less than 38 degrees .
Masks to be worn by staff and clients at the rental point and during the cruise.
Ehteraz App to be downloaded by all renting company’s employees, 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 (at employers’ cost).
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 surface like the marina gate or the fuel pump.
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.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

Maintain at least 1.5 meters (9 m2) per person at any point in time at the marina or when fueling the boat.
Rafting up with other boats must refrain.
Beaching up the boat next to others should be ceased.
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 health messages and materials

WASTE

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

VULNERABLE GROUPS

Family members above the age of 60 and children aged 12 and below are advised not to be on board.
Employees with chronic conditions should be advised not to be onboard.

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